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Old 15-07-22, 12:51 AM
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Default Large size Air Force medical collar

From the 1st photo you can't tell the difference in size but when compared to the regulation size badge the difference is evident.
These large size badges are detailed on page 368 of New Zealand Air Force Uniforms, Clothing, Badges and Personal Equipment 1923-1948.
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Old 15-07-22, 08:54 PM
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Default Large medical badge

Most interesting, where and when are they worn?

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Old 16-07-22, 04:47 AM
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The badges were locally produced here in New Zealand. While the introduction date is not know I suspect that they were introduced early in WW2 as a stop gap measure until stocks of regulation RAF badges arrived. The small RAF badges arrived in July 1941 and with this came an official order stating that existing local badges are no longer authorised to be worn.
The one photo I have seen of the badge in use is only being worn on the left collar.
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