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Old 15-02-19, 11:18 PM
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A couple of tired Great War Brassards bearing Brigade and Div Insignia

1. 7th Bde 25th Div on a light blue grey Brigade band
2. 39th Div on a red staff band

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Very nice ! my understaning of these brassards with unit / battle insignia was for staff officers who did not wish to soil their uniforms with cloth badges ?but this may be a tad simplistic
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Very nice ! my understaning of these brassards with unit / battle insignia was for staff officers who did not wish to soil their uniforms with cloth badges ?but this may be a tad simplistic
Yes, it was more to establish the authority of the wearer than preserve the uniform. Nice pick ups though.

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Great items to get.
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Old 07-03-19, 04:36 PM
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thanks all for your kind comments
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