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The round Auckland RSA badge was only issued in 1916 and possibly early 1917, after which it was replaced by the standard NZ RSA badge.
Members could trade their round badge for the standard RSA badge, or could keep it and purchase the regulation badge. I have a round gold version on file, will post pictures when I get time. |
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Hi
Sorting through some "odds and sods" and found a Tiptaft marked "NZR" title. Anyone wanting to "complete" the set can PM me! Cheers |
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I meant to reply to this post earlier but forgot. I found an advertisement dating from(I think) late 1917 asking for expressions of interest from manufacturers for the "immediate supply of 3,000 badges". It stipulates that the contractor is to supply their own die. I'll locate the reference and post it later. There is also some bits about different catches if they are unable to match the current style. |
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RSA badge tender
Hi Brent
Here it is. This is from "The Lyttelton Times" of 27 December, 1917. There are a couple of other printings of this notice. It would appear that, by this stage, the RSA was considering a move away from Mayer & Kean. Somewhere I have noted the contract cost of the badge to the Association and I have the clear idea that Bay was cheaper! I also found mention of a case taken against a returned soldier who joined the RSA, paid his 2/6d for the badge and then pawned it for 5/-! Convicted and discharged.... |
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