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Old 03-05-21, 05:49 PM
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Default Diamond "S" Patch

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Can anyone identify this diamond shaped red and green "S" cloth patch.

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Old 03-05-21, 05:56 PM
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Old 03-05-21, 07:49 PM
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Hi Bala

A similar patch was discussed here:

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=83148

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Old 04-05-21, 09:50 PM
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Default Two colour "S's"

Who wore the black S and who wore the gold S ?

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Old 05-05-21, 03:12 AM
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It's just a bullion version of the gold 'S'.

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Old 05-05-21, 09:35 AM
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Default BULLION VERSION

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What do you mean by 'Bullion' version?
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Old 05-05-21, 11:04 AM
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The S is embroidered in gold wire.

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Old 05-05-21, 12:06 PM
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...that has tarnished over time looking darker (possibly black) than its original gold or silver...
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