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Old 31-01-19, 09:06 PM
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Default 2NZEF - 20th Bn Officer's Cap Badge

Hi and apologies for the "newbie" question!

I'd like to obtain an officer's cap badge from Capt Upham's unit, which I believe was the 20th (Canterbury-Otago?) Battalion.

However, I have no idea what a "real" one looks like or which dealer(s) may have one, so I'm looking for some pointers and/or examples of what to look for please ... and what to avoid!

Thanks in anticipation.

Jon
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Old 01-02-19, 07:55 AM
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he would have worn a NZ General Service 'Onward' badge
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Old 01-02-19, 08:58 PM
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Thanks Wayne, that's much appreciated.

Jon
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Old 01-02-19, 10:31 PM
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Hi Jon,
Here's a picture of Captain Upham VC and bar.
Looks like his cap badge is the usual gilding metal issue, not bronze.
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Old 02-02-19, 11:55 AM
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Thanks Tinto - Good tip, because I'd have assumed it would be bronze for an officer. Perhaps he kept his pre-commission badge?

Jon
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Old 02-02-19, 04:54 PM
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Hi Jon,
Many NZ officers wore the gilding metal badge. Bronze badges are rare.
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Ah! Thanks for that; good info!
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