ORIGINAL & VG+ WWI Royal Tank Corps Brass Sleeve Insignia (NOT A RESTRIKE!)

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ORIGINAL & VG+ WWI Royal Tank Corps Brass Sleeve Insignia (NOT A RESTRIKE!)
ORIGINAL & VG+ WWI Royal Tank Corps Brass Sleeve Insignia (NOT A RESTRIKE!)
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Description
?This is an ORIGINAL (
not a "restrike" as are the others listed on eBay
) and RARE stamped brass shoulder sleeve insignia for those assigned to the newly-formed British Royal Tank Corps ("RTC") during WWI.  I purchased this insignia back on May 29, 1998 at a local militaria show and it's now time to part with it as I liquidate my militaria collection. The insignia is in VERY GOOD+ condition
and has the usually-missing cotter pin type fastener.
There is no hallmark on the back of the insignia, as is usually the case.  According to what I've read online, these sleeve badges in either embroidery as in the above image or in stamped brass were worn during WWI by RTC members pending the approval and issuance of a cap badge for the visor or overseas cap. However, these badges continue to be worn to his day by the RTC, albeit in embroidered sleeve insignia. Here's an opportunity for the advanced RTC collector or re-enactor to obtain an original insignia for the collection or his impression.  The buyer will have my usual unconditional guarantee of authenticity and satisfaction and a five-day (
not the 14-days that they insert in my
listings without my consent
) right of inspection and return/refund privilege, excluding postage.
Please scroll downward to see the sixth image showing the cotter pin attachment for the badge!
Condition:
Used
Payment
Paypal
Paypal:
PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office.
Payment Policy:
PayPal: PayPal is gladly accepted and is accommodated through the checkout or may be made directly from PayPal's website at www.paypal.com. Your item will be mailed the next business/mailing day after your Payapl payment is received, unless I happen to be out of my office.
Shipping
Domestic shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
Domestic Carriers are: Usps Priority
International shipping: Weight based Shipping Charges.
International Carriers are: Usps Priority Intl
I will ship to:
United States, Worldwide
Weight:
6 oz.
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Hello! I'm a militaria collector like you and I do this as a sideline to my own collecting.  Nonetheless, I'll handle your order in a business-like and professional manner.  Thanks for your business!
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