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Interesting Bullion Despatch Rider Patch
Hi Gents,
This beauty just arrived with much thanks to a fellow forum member who kindly sent it over. Well used and with age, gold bullion thread on black. No idea of it's origin but love the look of it, so a very welcome addition. Cheers, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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Roy,
The shape of the wheel reminds me of South African types. Was it sent over from there by any chance? regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Roy, Nice looking addition to your growing collection.
Best Jack
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Thanks Gents,
This came from one of our member in the UK. Thanks for the South African possible Simon, I will keep my eyes in that direction on photos etc. I'm really excited about this one, a lovely looking piece. There is so little known history about these mostly unofficial patches, I'm hoping that given time and a little research (aka luck) that more can be learned. Cheerio, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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My initial thought was Deutsche Reichsbahn, but all badges I have found are different (all metal, wings up etc.)
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Hi Roy
Another great pick up and again the Forum working at its best. Regards Phil. |
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It is a nice badge, WW1 RNAS perhaps?
Rob |
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A lovely badge. I hope it is a Despatch Rider one, but I agree with btns and would think this is a Deutsche Reichsbahn badge. They have been variations of the DR winged wheel badge in use since 1920. I hope I'm wrong.
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Thanks for all your comments gents,
As with so many of these rare pieces the jury is out until some hard evidence surfaces. In the meantime it's just a case of enjoying it for what it is. If nothing else pieces like this keep the research going and our interest up. I will keep my fingers crossed but my mind open. Cheers, Roy
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com |
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