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Old 21-07-18, 10:51 PM
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Anybody recognise this c. WWI badge - worn on the the left breast?

(Apologies for the dubious artwork)

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Old 21-07-18, 11:16 PM
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No, afraid I Don't, but is it originally cloth?

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Old 21-07-18, 11:19 PM
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Thomas,

Yes, cloth as far as I am aware.

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Old 22-07-18, 08:08 PM
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Worn on the left breast by who?


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Anybody recognise this c. WWI badge - worn on the the left breast?

(Apologies for the dubious artwork)

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Old 22-07-18, 08:21 PM
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Worn on the left breast by who?
RFC by the look of the original image. I hope JT doesnt mind me answering on his behalf.
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Old 22-07-18, 08:21 PM
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Worn on the left breast by who?
Apologies... should have stated at the outset.

The only image I have ever seen of this badge shows it being worn on the Service jacket, by a London TF man, circa WW1.

I am not in a position to reproduce the image here unfortunately, as I do not own it, hence the dodgy representation in the OP.

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Old 22-07-18, 08:23 PM
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RFC by the look of the original image. I hope JT doesnt mind me answering on his behalf.
Phil,

The chap in question is badged to a London Regiment battalion, if you recall, mate?

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Old 22-07-18, 08:30 PM
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RFC?

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Old 22-07-18, 08:54 PM
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Correct, JT, i forgot that he was a shiny 7th, my bad.
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Old 22-07-18, 09:21 PM
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Here is a pic of the RFC leading Mechanic prop. It was worn on the arm not on the breast.
This item is in my collection.
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Old 22-07-18, 09:26 PM
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Here is a pic of the RFC leading Mechanic prop. It was worn on the arm not on the breast.
This item is in my collection.
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Dave,

Superb! Many thanks.

Are you able to offer (for want of a better word) 'evidence' of where this badge was worn, at all? The photo I refer to most definitely shows the subject wearing the badge on the left breast.

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Old 22-07-18, 10:13 PM
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Thats definitely the same type of badge.
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Old 22-07-18, 10:36 PM
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Here is a pic of the badge as worn by the RFC (3 airman)
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Old 22-07-18, 10:44 PM
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Here is a pic of the badge as worn by the RFC (3 airman)
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Dave,

Many thanks for going to the trouble of posting your photo.

I appreciate it is a little problematic discussing the badge/photo I refer to without actually being able to see it. That said, would you have any theories as to why it might have been worn on the breast by the infantryman concerned, assuming it is the exact same badge?

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