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Old 22-07-15, 08:56 AM
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Hi could I please ask for opinions on this group , is it original http://militaria-sales.com.au/8th-un...03-p-3599.html thank you in advance
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Old 22-07-15, 09:17 AM
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Yes - having seen and held the badge personally (seller is a mate of mine) I can say the badge is good.

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Old 22-07-15, 11:35 AM
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hi Darren
they all look good to me but the collars are unusual in that they have that single lug fixing like British style. don't think I've ever seen this type of lug on another Australian badge. but I could be wrong
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Old 22-07-15, 03:31 PM
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These have been on his site for quite a while now. Is $1500 a fair price ?
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Old 22-07-15, 08:43 PM
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These have been on his site for quite a while now. Is $1500 a fair price ?
I think so - considering they are a very rare badge. Pretty sure you won't find another one in a hurry.

This is the first one of these badges I have ever seen and I have been collecting for over 15 years now.

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Old 22-07-15, 10:16 PM
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the hat badge comes in 3 finishes, gilt white metal and oxy. the hat badge is rare but there is at least 1 dealer i believe at the moment that has one or 2 of them.
the collars are just as rare and so is the shoulder title, so all up $1500 is fair.
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