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Old 23-03-20, 11:06 AM
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hi all
any idea what this badge is?
white metal (45mm), two screw fittings on reverse (a sporran or pouch badge?, maybe Scottish related?
appreciate your feedback
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Old 23-03-20, 11:31 AM
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Seems to be roses, thistles and shamrock
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Old 23-03-20, 01:36 PM
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Seems to be roses, thistles and shamrock
And a 'VR' cypher, I think.
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Old 24-03-20, 06:48 AM
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thanks guys,
there's been suggestions that they are Waratah flowers? which may make it NSW Australian? but not identified in any australian reference i know of
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there's been suggestions that they are Waratah flowers?
Thistle , Shamrock and Waratah just doesn't seem right.
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Old 24-03-20, 08:46 PM
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Thanks all
Still no definitive ID.
I know Waratahs don't sound right to everyone outside of Australia however if in Australia especially NSW they do make sense
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Old 24-03-20, 07:11 AM
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Seems to be roses, thistles and shamrock
Agreed, roses, thistles and shamrock.
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