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Old 26-08-13, 10:00 PM
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Here is my NZVC badge. Has the bladed back for attachment and a Firmin London makers plate. Could this be WW1 or tween the wars? thanks for looking in.
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Old 27-08-13, 02:41 AM
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A great badge. It is a scarce WW1 Officer's badge with laurel leaves. This was the first issue badge to the NZVC as the later types had fern leaves. For further information visit http://www.nzmr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=635

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Old 27-08-13, 02:45 AM
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A great badge. It is a scarce WW1 Officer's badge with laurel leaves. This was the first issue badge to the NZVC as the later types had fern leaves. For further information visit http://www.nzmr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=635

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Old 27-08-13, 02:49 AM
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From the files ,another WW1 era officers badge. This time in Gilt and silver
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Old 27-08-13, 12:20 PM
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Thanks for the link John. That is a great read congrats to Brent for his efforts on the article and research. Glad to hear my badge is an early version.

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