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Old 16-08-20, 11:27 AM
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Default 17th and 17th/21st NCO Armbadges

My collection tion of Nco arm badges Arm motors and Chadds. This pretty much covers it. The first two are Hm the first 1864 the 2nd 1865. Theres also a first addition bullion Arm motto from Lamb hope you like the display. I have added the two metal QRL as the smaller was worn by the Provo for a short time and the second bigger one almost made it but was stopped at the final hurdle ended up on toast racks. The big skull is a sabretache ornament and was thought to be the first type the regiment wore but it was to big.
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Old 16-08-20, 12:30 PM
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Hi Mac

A great display a great collection.

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Old 16-08-20, 02:40 PM
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Hi Mac

Great collection, thanks for sharing

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Old 16-08-20, 03:58 PM
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Fabulous Mac,great to see a man with passion. I bet it took many hours researching and hunting them all down.
Dont ever say you think you got it completely cracked,as I've found myself it has a nasty way of kicking you in the gonads .

I hope the two bullion badges on the 2 row right side didn't last for long. They're not very pleasing on the eye. Looks almost cartoon like.
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Yep, very impressive. A favorite regiment for me too!!!

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Old 16-08-20, 06:15 PM
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well almost cracked i have all the main players and even a Armbadge the pre dates the Firmin. Just different makers in the HM department i know of 4.

I have a few to the 21st as well.

anyone out there wants to part with a NCO Armbadge to the 17th let me know please.

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