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Old 16-01-19, 09:14 AM
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Nice, and a badge I didn't know existed.
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Old 16-01-19, 11:06 AM
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This is my NZ Machine Gun Spider badge, it was generally only worn by NZ Reinforcements during WW1.



What is the reason for it being called a 'spider' badge?

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Old 16-01-19, 11:17 AM
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The representation of the gun with its spindly legged tripod?
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The representation of the gun with its spindly legged tripod?
Not seeing it myself, especially a 3 legged one.

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Old 17-01-19, 04:24 PM
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Sorry Sean I do not think your "E" badge was made in New Zealand, if you could supply a picture of the back I should be able to confirm.

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Here is the back of the E in Wreath badge
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Old 19-01-19, 10:29 PM
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Hi Sean, your hand embroidered "E" badge is in my opinion an early badge, but the hessian backing is not typical of NZ WW1 badges, possibly Canadian.
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