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Old 20-10-18, 12:10 PM
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Is this a pathfinder badge.
Have read some of the posts and it seems to be a minefield.
I can't work out the rear fixings, would it possible go on a pocket?
Many thanks in advance.
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Old 20-10-18, 12:31 PM
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No it's not , blades were used at times for cap .
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Old 20-10-18, 12:53 PM
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Hi,
Is this a pathfinder badge.
Have read some of the posts and it seems to be a minefield.
I can't work out the rear fixings, would it possible go on a pocket?
Many thanks in advance.
Pricey
Is this a pathfinder badge ? Yes, why not ? Albatrosses / Eagles with various fittings were utilised.

Oh, no ! Decisions, decisions.
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Old 20-10-18, 01:34 PM
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The original pathfinder eagles had a pin back fastening so as to be easily removed, as they were not to be worn on operations. However, when operations ceased many took to wearing whatever version of the EAGLE they had available. Some used bladed badges, some used the lower part of the officers FS Cap badge (screw fittings) and some maybe used the lugged NCO aircrew eagle. The most common version I have seen has been the screwback type. I knew two still serving pathfinders in the 1970s and they both used the latter version.
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Bit of info, well, debate, here:

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ead.php?t=4355
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Old 20-10-18, 03:33 PM
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It is merely an RAF cap eagle, unless, you happen to know if it's original owner had actually been a serving member of 8 Group and was entitled to wear it as a member of the PFF.

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Is this a pathfinder badge.
Have read some of the posts and it seems to be a minefield.
I can't work out the rear fixings, would it possible go on a pocket?
Many thanks in advance.
Pricey
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Old 20-10-18, 03:35 PM
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Albatross?

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Is this a pathfinder badge ? Yes, why not ? Albatrosses / Eagles with various fittings were utilised.

Oh, no ! Decisions, decisions.
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