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Old 12-02-19, 08:38 PM
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This has probably the weirdest thread I will ever start, and it's not really to do with badges, however, a friend of mine bought a Dinky Toys Thorneycroft tank transporter along with a centurion tank, OK nothing unusual here except both items have been silver/chrome plated.
We spoke about this and my opinion was that it had been done to commemorate someones service or for some special occasion.

Does anyone know of such a happening?

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Old 12-02-19, 09:04 PM
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Maybe its a 'walking out' truck?
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Old 12-02-19, 09:18 PM
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Phil, I love your thought, could be a volunteer wagon.

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Old 12-02-19, 09:36 PM
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Rob,
Almost certainly a presentation item perhaps as a Mess table decoration. I have seen the 'Bronze Green' version displayed in the offices of people who served with the BAOR Tank Transporter Squadrons.

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Similar toy 105 mm Hows, 5.5" Med Guns and 25 pr Fd Guns, chromed and mounted on plinths to be used as Regimental presentation pieces. A common occurrence at one time.

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Old 13-02-19, 05:27 PM
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Thanks for your replies, I'm sure it's a presentation piece, my friend was going to "restore it" but I think he's had second thoughts.

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