Well have to say while my posts have been quiet of late I have NOT been quiet in the field ~
I have been working several sites including a GHQ ~
I was there for a couple of hours last Weds ~ and I have finally ~ finally broken the hext that has seemingly been blocking my search for a AIF Military unit badge apart from AUST flashes and Rising Sun.
I first thought I had retrieved a crumpled ball of copper wire ~
But I soon realised I had something very special ~ The original owner had twisted it almost 180 degs ~ then folded it over and chucked it ~
I very cautiously ~ unfoiled it ~ preying all the while not to break it ~ I did not break it ~
I have a new non-insidious method of cleaning brass ~ "Napi-San"!! Works a trick !
There has been considerable debate as to exactly who or what the rank was that wore this medallion ~ I do nto believe it is a Sniper's badge ~ I have not found the badge on line thus far ~
Appreciate some feed back blokes! Thanks !
Also out of interest, I also dug these puppies ~ Six in one hole which tells me the 'boards' were discarded by a Captain~
(Also treated with 'Napi-San'.)
The shoulder boards I bought some time ago!
Also have had a run on Hat Rising Suns and ID tags ~
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