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Old 30-07-11, 07:44 AM
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Default ARE THESE MODERN BADGES GENUINE?

hi all
picked these up today and am wondering if they are indeed genuine current issue or fantasy items? if good are they officers?
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Old 30-07-11, 07:48 AM
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BC,
yes, all good! The rose is a collar!

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Old 30-07-11, 08:06 AM
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thanks andy
im not sure if i like them but they do look better than the annodised badges. (sorry hagwalther) are they officers? whats the difference to the ORs?
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Old 30-07-11, 09:24 AM
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The Yorkshire Regiment and Duke of Lancaster's badge are current issue.

The Yorkshire Regiment badge is worn in the forage cap in no 1 and no 2 dress for all ranks and I believe the Duke of Lancaster's badge is worn both in the beret and forage cap.

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Old 30-07-11, 03:23 PM
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The enamel rose is the Kings Division band,the Light Dragoons badge is fine.
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Old 31-07-11, 06:59 AM
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thanks guys
i appreciate your help.
its interesting that the british government is producing these badges. a modern take on the old style badge but without the class of years gone by
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