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Old 03-05-21, 01:33 PM
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Default Royal Bucks Hussars - Blue badge

Hi all,
new here and just wanted some information about the badge in the photo.
Any idea of age etc ?
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Hello cdore147, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 04-05-21, 12:31 AM
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It is what is termed a "sweetheart" badge; for wear by civilians, usually women, often as a gift from serving members.
It dates prior to 1953, but impossible to date it more specifically.

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