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Old 15-07-19, 01:24 PM
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Had these badges fora while, just came across them again. Does anyone know what they are. Thank you
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Old 15-07-19, 01:46 PM
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Hello Dawny, your account is active and open for posts.
The top pin may be an association pin or sweetheart. The bottom pin is a sweetheart pin based on US wings.
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Old 15-07-19, 02:16 PM
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Top pin described as "SHERWOOD FORRESTERS NOTTS & DERBY ENAMEL SWEETHEART BROOCH"
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Old 15-07-19, 03:17 PM
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Hello Dawny, your account is active and open for posts.
The top pin may be an association pin or sweetheart. The bottom pin is a sweetheart pin based on US wings.
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Old 15-07-19, 07:52 PM
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The bottom badge seems made from a WWII US Army Air Force wing (or a copy) on which someone glue/welded the (awful) pearled flower.
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Old 15-07-19, 08:55 PM
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Old 16-07-19, 02:01 PM
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The bottom badge seems made from a WWII US Army Air Force wing (or a copy) on which someone glue/welded the (awful) pearled flower.
So, likely another sweetheart pin?
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