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Old 15-05-22, 08:35 AM
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Dear forum,

Picked this lot up yesterday the RAF eagle is facing left and unusual back plate on pinched loops any suggestions please, (thinking Pathfinder or early cuff badge)

No idea what the eagle and wreath cap badge is,very well made heavy construction and gilded. (Arabian or African?)

White metal rose on screws back is this a top of a cavalry helmet plume?

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Old 15-05-22, 11:00 AM
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Hi Stephen

I think the RAF eagle would be worn on the sleeve above the rank chevrons, and hence in facing pairs.

I'd say the eagle and wreath is from Nigeria as I have seen badges from Nigeria with the same pose.

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I'd say the eagle and wreath is from Nigeria as I have seen badges from Nigeria with the same pose.
Can't find a metal badge but Nigerian Army Warrant Officer insignia is very similar.
http://www.uniforminsignia.org/?opti...53&result=1197

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I think the white metal rose may be a police helmet fitting.
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Old 15-05-22, 04:01 PM
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Thank you gentlemen early cuff eagle it is then,
Nigerian I had thought this but cannot find same badge on line
And hadn’t thought police for the Rose
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