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Old 12-04-20, 01:46 AM
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Default What is this "Tanks" badge/pin?
I have these two pins/badges. The one on top is sterling silver and I assume is a "sweetheart brooch". The one on the bottom is stamped of out brass sheet metal. Both are ~37mm in length.
Is the brass one a part of military insignia?
It was missing any sort of fastener in the back - only traces of solder.
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Old 12-04-20, 03:15 AM
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Very nice! Looks like a sweetheart badge.

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Old 12-04-20, 09:47 AM
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I will second what Mick says, the tanks crew arm badge is different and does not have the "Tanks" across the bottom and the gun is different as well.

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Old 12-04-20, 10:29 AM
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Definitely a sweetheart badge
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Old 12-04-20, 11:51 PM
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Thanks, everyone. I guess there were sweetheart badges/brooches for every budget.
Found this interesting article http://www.historyworkshop.org.uk/ra...rst-world-war/
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