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Old 14-08-14, 04:33 PM
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Default Couple of New South African Aquisitions......
Good Morning Everyone.....

Just a couple of new badges to go into the collection.....

Just have to wait now for the Jiffy Bag Dance.....

Opinions greatly appreciated......

Mike
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Old 14-08-14, 05:18 PM
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Hi Mike, both look grand , well done, nice items. Regards Andrew
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Hi Mike
Nice badges, well done. Question about the Kimberley Rifles badge, is it white metal or chromed? I have a couple but both in gilding metal. Can you post a picture of the back please?
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Old 15-08-14, 08:55 AM
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If it's "chromed" it was certainly not done in the 19th century!

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Nice badges, well done. Question about the Kimberley Rifles badge, is it white metal or chromed? I have a couple but both in gilding metal. Can you post a picture of the back please?
Thanks. Cheers,
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Nice badges, well done. Question about the Kimberley Rifles badge, is it white metal or chromed? I have a couple but both in gilding metal. Can you post a picture of the back please?
Thanks. Cheers,
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Hi Alex, I have a white metal badge. It is Owen 353. Regards Andrew
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Nice badges, well done. Question about the Kimberley Rifles badge, is it white metal or chromed? I have a couple but both in gilding metal. Can you post a picture of the back please?
Thanks. Cheers,
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Good Morning Alex

Will do as soon as it arrives.....

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Good Morning Everyone.....

The second jiffy bag gas just arrived......

Touch up clean with soap and water......

It is Owen Number 353 worn 1899-1906.....

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Very nice badge Mike. Have fun. Andrew
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