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Old 15-03-12, 12:59 AM
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Default Unknown Patch..winged wheel..Australian..?
Can anyone assist with identifying this winged wheel...think I have seen it 'somewhere' but the old cells are strained to a breaking point...much appreciate the assistance as usual..
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Old 15-03-12, 01:06 AM
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Winged wheels are used alot by police motorcyclists.

I always contect them with motorbikes!

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Old 15-03-12, 01:44 AM
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Certainly not military. Maybe civilian motor cycle police?

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Old 15-03-12, 11:00 PM
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hi pink
i dont think its australian. dutch maybe? maybe even railways?
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Old 16-03-12, 01:27 AM
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Motor racing also use the 'winged wheel'. But I'll still opt for police motorcyclist.

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Old 16-03-12, 02:01 AM
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I saw a Qld Police motorcyclist recently wearing a metal badge with a similar design.

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