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Old 29-10-15, 04:19 AM
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G'day all,
If I was looking to purchase an artllery badge to replicate the one on the attached photo – what shoud I be looking for? i.e. fixtures, wheel etc. I believe the photo was taken 1942 SAA 5th Field Regement.
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Old 29-10-15, 01:59 PM
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One of these I would think.

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Old 29-10-15, 03:05 PM
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Ovdrlaid wheel shown on the helmet?
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Old 29-10-15, 03:26 PM
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Agreed
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Old 29-10-15, 10:52 PM
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Ovdrlaid wheel
Thanks. As there appear to be many variations of this particular SAA badge I was trying to acertain if the one I have is the correct match.
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Old 30-10-15, 01:24 PM
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Hi

Yes there were a number of Kings Crown versions for WW 2. Marc's choice would be a good one, darkened brass was common on the pith/polo helmets.

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Would they have a variety of fittings?
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