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Identify WW1 collar badge

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JPK

JPK Report 3 Nov 2017 16:09

Hi can anyone help with identifying the regiment that had a rile and pick collar badge. Itt may possibly have a connection to Hampshire.

Many thanks in advance Joan

greyghost

greyghost Report 3 Nov 2017 17:41

Google - regimental badge with rifle and pick -

Could it be the Pioneer Corps. Called Labour Corps 1917

http://www.royalpioneercorps.co.uk/rpc/history_main1.htm

Also google for Labour Corps badge - won't put URL here as too long

JPK

JPK Report 3 Nov 2017 18:00

Many thanks I will look up and google the Labour corps.
Thankyou.