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Old 18-06-16, 07:45 PM
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This just acquired. Any clue?
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Apparently it is a Royal British Legion Bandsman Musician badge.....and a very nice badge it is too!
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Apparently it is a Royal British Legion Bandsman Musician badge.....and a very nice badge it is too!
Could it be pre Royal?

When did the RBL become Royal? About 1970 or 1971 IIRC.
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29th May 1971 to marks its 50th anniversary.
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This is pre royal
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