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Old 31-08-21, 11:05 AM
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A number of years ago I purchased about 1000 badges. Over the years I have Identified most of them and am down to the last few. I have spent countless hours poring over books, images on the internet and sales sites but cannot find even which country to research under. I have attached pics of 3 badges any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 31-08-21, 11:59 AM
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Hello Otmoor boy, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 31-08-21, 01:04 PM
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Here is number 2, the eagle's head: City of Malmö

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malm%C3%B6

number 1, the falcon and crossed khanjars is Jordan Army
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Old 31-08-21, 01:40 PM
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Eagle head described as :

ORIGINAL VINTAGE SWEDISH FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT EAGLE CAP

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154179708785

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Old 31-08-21, 01:49 PM
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Eagle head described as :

ORIGINAL VINTAGE SWEDISH FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT EAGLE CAP

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154179708785

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Old 31-08-21, 01:54 PM
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Thank you so much. Literally years of looking and you solve in couple of hours. Not sure why I didnt find it but really appreciate your help
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number 1, the falcon and crossed khanjars is Jordan Army
My first thought was Abu Dhabi ?

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ighlight=Dhabi

Photo from an old auction listing.

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Old 31-08-21, 04:05 PM
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My first thought was Abu Dhabi ?

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ighlight=Dhabi

Photo from an old auction listing.

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That is what I thought as well, but then I found exactly this button as Jordan army in my documentation.
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Old 31-08-21, 04:10 PM
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The third one looks to be French, but I defer to those more knowledgeable.

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Old 31-08-21, 06:19 PM
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After checking the script I can confirm the badge is Abu Dhabi. أبو ظبي

The name for my button was taken from "Buttons a Guide for Collectors", plate 36, No. 27.
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I can read Arabic script and can therefore confirm Abu Dhabi.
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A number of years ago I purchased about 1000 badges. Over the years I have Identified most of them and am down to the last few. I have spent countless hours poring over books, images on the internet and sales sites but cannot find even which country to research under. I have attached pics of 3 badges any help would be greatly appreciated.
The badge is from the City Malmö in Sweden.
Probably fire department but can be other services too.

I got one just like it in my collection

Im from Sweden
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Old 31-08-21, 09:00 PM
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Default Abu Dhabi Police 1971

The badge is Police from Abu Dhabi. A 1971 issue. Smaller badges collar badges exist but without and encompassing leaves. See Middle East at War series No 16. The Military and Police forces of the Gulf States: Volume 1 Trucial States and United Arab Emirates 1951-1980. Helion Publishing. Athol Yates and
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Thanks Cliff , I was sure you'd be able to give a definitive identification.

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Thank you so much to everyone who has answered my request for help. Hopefully I'll be able to contribute to others later.

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