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Old 06-11-23, 08:16 PM
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Hi Mike H,

Managed to get one after a long search.

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Ian
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Old 07-11-23, 12:15 PM
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Ian, you bad man - the volunteers is uner rare. I think only about 6 or so made?
The paperwork from the MOD to Gaunts says 6 samples Bess.
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Old 07-11-23, 03:23 PM
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Hi Mike H,

My Volunteer badge is J R Gaunt, London Ltd. Did J R Gaunt B'Ham make them as well?
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Old 07-11-23, 04:53 PM
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Hi Mike H,

My Volunteer badge is J R Gaunt, London Ltd. Did J R Gaunt B'Ham make them as well?
Best regard,
Ian
Nope,there were only ever 6 samples made by Gaunts ,then the contract was cancelled before production.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...fle+volunteers

That shows the letter and sample card etc.
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Old 08-11-23, 07:52 AM
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Hi Mike H,
Thank you for the information. I will print a copy of the letter to display with my badge. Probably the rarest badge in my collection with only 6 samples ever made.
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