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    LCpl. Rank Chevrons

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    Post by mk1rceme Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:44 pm

    I'm a bit stumped on these chevrons...some say WWI, others WWII. I have 4 of them like the ones below that have a khaki muslin/burlap type fabric backing. Does anyone know what time frame they are from, or can point me to a reference to check out?

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    Post by Infanteer Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:17 pm

    Just an observation and not definitive by any means... often WW1 rank chevrons are large compared to WW2 chevrons and will have a noticeable curve to them. Of course there can be much variation in these and I'm sure that one of the cloth badge collectors will have some greater insight.
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    Post by mk1rceme Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:54 pm

    I'm on the side of WWII when it comes to these as well. But a few people say that these have characteristics, meaning the backing material, of WWI chevrons. Who knows.banghead 


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    Post by edstorey Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:13 am

    I was leaning towards WWI, but I have not seen, nor do I own enough WWI vintage rank insignia to be sure. The British used khaki drab SD into the early 1960s, so you really cannot be sure that the insignia is not from that era.
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    Post by 48th Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:19 am

    My vote for what it is worth is WWII era give or take only based on characteristics I have seen in shoulder flashes.
    The backing is strange but the front looks WWII to me. Keeping in mind looking at a picture is always different that holding them in your hand.
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    Post by Bill Sat Nov 30, 2013 9:32 am

    My thinking is also Second World War. The First World War chevrons in my experience are "heavier" construction.

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