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Old 31-10-09, 08:31 PM
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Default 82nd Abegweit officer's
A truly phenomenal badge. Pricey, but rare.
http://cgi.ebay.com/CANADA-82nd-Abeg...a#ht_500wt_975
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Old 31-10-09, 08:48 PM
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That badge is common as dirt. I've seen at least two of them in the last twenty years.
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Old 31-10-09, 08:57 PM
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Another fine badge from Chris Brooker, he must have a really great stash.....
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Hi,
Bill's posting has prompted me to look through my Canadians and I have the badge attached (about 44mm long). Is it a collar or shoulder title?
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Old 31-10-09, 09:22 PM
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Hi Tinto, Your badge is a collar for the unit.
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Thanks Bill, for confirming the collar badge.
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A pair of gilded collars sold for $20 at auction on saturday.

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