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Old 03-04-20, 10:35 AM
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Default Dorsets, 1916 economy?
Can someone please cast an expert eye over this badge please, I think I'm happy with it, just to make sure though...
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Old 03-04-20, 07:03 PM
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Is this a 1916 economy with this makers name?
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Old 03-04-20, 07:13 PM
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Voiding above the title scroll and Smith & Wright says economy Chris.

Always worth searching the Forum but asking keeps it fresh.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...Dorset+economy

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Old 03-04-20, 09:38 PM
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Thank you Dean
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The WO put out a tender for 5,000 'all GM' Dorset Regt cap badges in April 1916. The best contenders were Bent & Parker and their main rivals Smith & Wright !
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That's really interesting KLR, thank you for that.
May I ask where you got the info please?

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