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Can any one tell what these 2 badges are?
Hi all
just wondering if some kind soul could tell a bit about these 2 Badges please . Cheers Rob |
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Rob,
They are arm badges of a style used only in Australia. The L in wreath is a Gun Layer, RAA The Star over G in wreath is a 2nd Prize Individual Gunnery prize badge, RAA. Both fairly modern. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thanks for your help
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Rob,
The layer's badge was worn in metal from 1925-1941. Copper oxidised badges were produced in 1927 and worn until about 1931, reappearing in 1940-41. The 2nd Prize Gunnery badge was worn in metal from 1926, with copper oxidised badges being worn 1926-31, and again 1940-41. Somebody has added a gilding metal star on a CO badge, it wouldn't have been worn like this. Regards, Keith |
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Thanks Keith for your input , so what is the star for ? anything to do with badges ?
Thanks Rob |
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What Keith is saying is that the star is of the wrong metal, it should match the badge below.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Rob |
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Yes, it denotes 2nd Class.
1st = Crown 3rd - no addition. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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