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Old 02-05-10, 06:27 PM
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I would like to learn more about a badge that belonged to my grandad. It looks like a VW or WV with a crown on top. It says JRGaunt on the back and the numbers 233917. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Old 02-05-10, 06:47 PM
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A photograph would be most helpful Connie.
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Old 02-05-10, 06:49 PM
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a similar question a little while back?

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=10315
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Old 02-05-10, 06:52 PM
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WV OR WVS?

http://hubpages.com/hub/World-War-2-...-Role-of-Women
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Old 02-05-10, 06:59 PM
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something different again on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Military-W-R-V...item3eff5a3d52
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I think it is Voluntary Worker and of WWI vintage.
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Old 07-05-10, 02:16 AM
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I do not believe that any of those are the same thing. Here is a picture of what it looks like:

The link is here: http://grannysplace.servehttp.com/gh0ce/img_0033_2.jpg
Does this help?
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