K.G. Luke Nederland pin, military?

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  1. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    I can't find this pin in my searches. Is it military? Thanks for your time.:)
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    tyeldom3, Apr 1, 2016
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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Is that Melbourne, as in Melbourne, Australia? Perhaps one of our Aussie members would have a thought or two?
     
    Bakersgma, Apr 1, 2016
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    The Lion of the Dutch Republic...
    Coat of Arms of the Netherlands...

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    komokwa, Apr 1, 2016
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I see nothing making it military ...
     
    komokwa, Apr 1, 2016
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  5. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Thank you Bakers and Komokwa. Much appreciated. :kiss:
     
    tyeldom3, Apr 1, 2016
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  6. Ladybranch

    Ladybranch Well-Known Member

    This appears to be a "WWII Dutch Lion Beret and cap pin 'Netherlands' " made by the K.C. Luke of Melbourne.

    The following is an English translation of an identical pin:
    http://translate.google.com/transla...gineel/&hl=en&langpair=auto|en&tbb=1&ie=UTF-8

    Here are other military badges/pins/etc... by K.C. Luke of Melbourne:
    http://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/...ta&Product_Code=emi20005au&Category_Code=11EM
    https://auctionsandselling.com/list...ry-buttons-kcluke-pty-ltd-melbourne-x8/105189

    --- Susan
     
    Ladybranch, Apr 5, 2016
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    well, that might put it in the realm of military..!
     
    komokwa, Apr 5, 2016
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  8. tyeldom3

    tyeldom3 Well-Known Member

    Wonderful Susan, thank you so much for finding all of that! I really appreciate it.:)
     
    tyeldom3, Apr 6, 2016
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  9. wek

    wek Member

    Susan always go's the extra mile to get correct info!!

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    wek, Apr 15, 2016
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