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#1
18-12-14, 12:33 PM
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WW2 Economy Plastic RA
Hi all
I found this little badge at a flea/collectibles fair last weekend in Johannesburg in a scratch tin, and paid the crazy price of 50 P for it! This one was made by A. Stanley and Sons, Wallsall. Any info on these ie were they collar, beret/cap, time frame worn etc would be much appreciated, including approx value. Thanking you Brian 
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18-12-14, 12:42 PM
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Brian,
For the WW2 Beret/GS Cap. Very common, £3-£5 here. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges
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#3
18-12-14, 01:14 PM
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Sometimes worn on a backing of RA colours in order to make it look a little better (the example on the right shows a backing made from a 21 Army Group printed formation sign).
RA Various.01.jpg
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#4
18-12-14, 01:55 PM
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At 666,232 pairs of this collar badge made they are almost unsaleable and tend to be in the junk boxes.
Andy
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#5
18-12-14, 02:18 PM
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I would not say unsalable at all. The RA was a big Regiment.
The are listed as for use in the Field Service Cap (Sidecap) as well as the later FS Cap & Berets and OSD Collar. For collectors, there a two different makers to look for as well. Yours being A Stanley the more common of the 2.
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#6
18-12-14, 03:13 PM
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Guys
What a wealth of info in reply, thanks a million. These are not often seen out here in Africa hence the lack of info on my part. I was rather happy to find this one which is in fine shape. This is my second one the other has shrunk to almost two thirds this one's size, is this common? Regards Brian
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