JustinG collection

[JustinG]

These are very easy to pick up, these were typically worn by ex-servicemen who had been discharged for one reason or another, this would be worn to show that this former soldier/sailor had "done his bit" by serving at the front. Note the penalty for mis-use $500 or 6 months in jail. The one on the left was issued to a Canadian, but was typically British, New Zealand, Canadian, Australian. There would be a letter stamping showing which nationality before the serial number.

Pretty interesting awards.

JustinG

 

[JustinG]

Prussian Lifesaving award

 

[JustinG]

Tank and Machine Gunner badges Allied.

 

[JustinG]

Thanks for looking.

 

[JustinG]

 

[JustinG]

 

[Steve Nick]

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Justin:

Not familiar with this badge. I'm guessing it's from Wurttemburg?

 

[JohnS3rd]

Justin
Very nice badges and medals. The Sturm unit badges are favorite, thank you for the great pictures.
Best regards
John

 

[Somme80]

Hello Justin,

Very nice.
Sturmtrupp is rare.

Best regards

 

[Doug B]

Tank and Machine Gunner badges Allied.

Love these badges and insignia. I had quite the collection back in the day including sterling silver officers badges. Have a photo of them somewhere in the archives…(edit) found it! Let me know if it’s ok to post it in your thread if you’re interested in it.