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Another unknown....
Gentlemen,
Any idea about this little piggy? Birmingham hallmark...
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It's the mongram of Haakon VII of Norway.
Graham
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explaining why it was completely unrecognizable to me! Thanks! (mods please redirect this as it’s not germane to the subject matter)
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WW2 Free Norwegian Forces cap Badge
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Very nice, it appears not to have been touched for a while, they were made by Gaunt and normally have seventh cycle Birmingham hallmarks for 1942-43, on the reverse lower portion of the oak leaf wreath, so you can say with a degree of certainty that the majority were manufactured for 12 months from July 1942.
Worn by officers of the Norwegian Army in exile, I dare say that rather more were made than ever bought, the white metal rank and file examples only seldom turn up. |
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Very interesting... this is the best shot of the hallmarks until the badge is on hand.
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I can't quite make it out, sir!
I think it will indeed be 1942-43. Last edited by Frank Kelley; 21-01-20 at 09:29 AM. |
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Here is one in use but I cannot make out the hallmark.
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I'd be a little surprised it that particular example had any hallmarks as it is worn by a corporal, but, those issued to file and file in white metal certainly do seem few and far between these days.
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