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Old 19-07-12, 12:32 PM
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Default Capbadge, stamped "made in England" ...

Hello,
Who knows which capbadge manufacturer stamped "made in england" ?? Here on the reverse of a post war French Commando badge...
Is there other examples of such marking on british badges ??

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Old 19-07-12, 01:11 PM
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On British badges it is thought this might be a fake mark. 'England' on its own is thought to be fake. Regards, Paul.

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Old 19-07-12, 04:26 PM
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Hi Paul,
This French commando badge is supposed to have been made for the film "the longest day" in the 60', so long time after ww2 ... I wonder who did it ?? Gaunt ??
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