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Old 02-06-10, 04:45 PM
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A badge has come into my ownership and can anyone identify it for me. The badge has a large anchor with a horizontal cannon in the middle, also there are two crossed musket rifles on it. Thank for any help on this...
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Old 02-06-10, 04:51 PM
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A badge has come into my ownership and can anyone identify it for me. The badge has a large anchor with a horizontal cannon in the middle, also there are two crossed musket rifles on it. Thank for any help on this...
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This is the 'suspender' from a Corps of Commissionaires long service medal

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They had a button hole badge in the same design, for mufti, I think this also be one of them, although the bar.... could suggest medal....

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Old 12-09-10, 09:40 PM
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A badge has come into my ownership and can anyone identify it for me. The badge has a large anchor with a horizontal cannon in the middle, also there are two crossed musket rifles on it. Thank for any help on this...
Hi, This brooch is a Corps of Commissionaires 20 year long service award manufactured by Smith and Wesson,its is worn on the uniform to show that you hold the silver medal. I collect their items and have both the medal and brooch,I work for the commissionaires as a Corps of Commissionaire officer,hope this helps............
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