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Old 03-06-20, 10:12 AM
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A couple of bits of info about the photo:

The original caption in "The War Illustrated" (Vol 5 Issue No 121) was ;
"ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS member wearing the new battle dress of blue-grey serge. A woven circular badge , as shown above , is worn on the left breast. The blue beret bears the R.O.C. metal badge. Photo, Associated Press

Online copy here.

A modern digitalised copy of the photo is on the AP website with the "creation date : January 26, 1942 03:00:00 AM

WWII ENGLAND ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS

Also found diagram for positioning of insignia/badges which notes;
"Center of spitfire badge should be midway between the shoulder seam and elbow"

Badge in photo seems to be lower

Question - The Master Test badge was worn on both arms (which is no problem for 'plan' view badge ) but would the badge in original post be one of a 'matching set'.
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