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Old 14-03-24, 08:53 AM
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Default What badge is this - Glasgow Glider Club?

Hi all,

A random pick up from Dublin. Any idea what it is? My wild guess would be Glasgow Glider Club (also looks like Glasglow maker). Also what period it could be from 1950-60s or earlier?
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc).
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Old 14-03-24, 09:45 AM
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From Sailplane and Glider magazine December 19th 1930 :

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Lanark.-The Glasgow Gliding Club.
Barrance Farm , Easter Whitecraigs, near Glasgow,
Every Sunday from 11.15 a.m.
https://www.lakesgc.co.uk/mainwebpag...019%201930.pdf

No photo of badge but described in an old eBay listing as :

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Size: 44 mm x 15 mm. Maker's details on rear of badge: W. L. THOMSON, GLASGOW .
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Old 14-03-24, 11:09 AM
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oh, thanks Mike! That's great information.

Not sure is this my thing to keep so if anyone is interested, let me know and we can come up with something.

Thanks!

Timo
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