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Old 30-05-19, 02:32 PM
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I would like to see the one in bullion, I've never seen that one apart from the modern day AAC examples.

See for instance: Claude Smith: 'History of the Glider Pilot Regiment' between pp. 110-111; photo #20 or (same photo, but less clear) Alan Wood 'The Glider Soldiers' between pp. 186-187 S/Sgt. Tommy Moore MM.

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Just trawling through some old posts on the AAC cap badge and this one caught my eye.

I was in contact with Tommy Moore, MM, in the late-1980s, as he served with my grandfather in the GPR. He was kind enough to send me a Bakelite AAC cap badge and an 'Airborne' strip, as well as this photo of his old beret, complete with bullion cap badge.

Tommy went on to explain that the badge was made by Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd of Camberley & London. He acquired it from an officer when in Algeria and subsequently used it as a 'dress' item. He never wore it on parade, only off duty and on special occasions - including the award of his MM at Buckingham Palace!

His badge is of silver thread on a maroon background (not red).

Certainly a beautiful badge! I cannot help wondering what became of it?
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Old 07-08-19, 06:46 AM
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Default Genuine non-voided and voided AAC badges?
Good morning,

In search for a genuine AAC badge with a "voided" crown, I found this non-voided and voided one on the web.
i love to hear your opinions on these please.

Greetings from the lowlands,

Marinus
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Old 07-08-19, 09:35 AM
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One on the right is very nice indeed. Looking for one myself.
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Old 08-08-19, 05:52 PM
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Hi Luke,

Thanks for your comment.
I will post better pics here when I receive the badge.

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Old 08-08-19, 08:58 PM
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Good morning,

In search for a genuine AAC badge with a "voided" crown, I found this non-voided and voided one on the web.
i love to hear your opinions on these please.

Greetings from the lowlands,

Marinus
The one on the left is a fake. The giveaway is the notch in the tail feathers.

The right hand badge is a good one and quite an uncommon badge to find. It is believed by many collectors be the first pattern AAC issued.

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Old 09-08-19, 10:45 AM
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The one on the left is a fake. The giveaway is the notch in the tail feathers.

The right hand badge is a good one and quite an uncommon badge to find. It is believed by many collectors be the first pattern AAC issued.

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Hi Jack,

Thank you for your advice, that saved me some €’s!

Marinus
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Old 09-08-19, 10:28 PM
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I enjoyed reading this thread. I will check my badge when I go to Nottingham tomorrow. After all that, I am not feeling over-confident though.

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Old 14-08-19, 01:05 PM
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Good afternoon gents,

After Jack8's comment (#110) I checked my AAC badges and found a voided one with also a "notch in the tail feathers".
I like to verify if this one is indeed a fake?

Greetings again,

Marinus

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...p?albumid=3750
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Old 16-08-19, 06:14 PM
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Good evening gents,

Here are better pics from the voided badge from my post #107.
Found it today on my doormat.

Greetings,

Marinus
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A nice original example Marinus, well done.
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Old 23-08-19, 04:25 PM
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A nice original example Marinus, well done.
Thank you, Luc!
What do you think of the badge in post #113 ?

Cheers, Marinus
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Old 23-08-19, 06:22 PM
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the badge in post #113
That is a well known fake.
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Old 23-08-19, 06:53 PM
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That is a well known fake.
Thank you again, Luc.
I really appreciate your opinion.

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