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C023258 WWI BRITISH, ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY BRASS SHOULDER FLASH.

BACKGROUND: Every infantry or armored regiment had its own insignia. During the First World War metal shoulder flashes were used to help distinguish Commonwealth troops of different regiments and countries from each other. They were changed to cloth for battle dress in the Second World War with metal flashes only used on dress uniforms. The Royal Field Artillery were the most numerous arm of the artillery and reasonably mobile and were responsible for the howitzers and medium caliber guns deployed close to the front line.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A stamped brass shoulder flash, about 11/16" by 1 1/2", consisting of the letters "R F A" joined together at the bottom. To the reverse are two brass tabs with rectangular openings for a retaining pin. The flash is in good condition with some minor usage bending and an overall age patina.

GRADE ***1/2                             PRICE $37.00

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