Miniature unit shields

[Rutger]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321488658902?ss ... 1423.l2649

This one and others look like old ones, they seem to have that early era look that should be fitting to period originals.

What were they used for and were they issued by the unit themselves?

Or are they commercial items like football cards?

 

[a2jacketpatches]

These are called Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) worn in pairs on the lapels of Class A's

 

[ausreenactor]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=dist ... 00&bih=746

Don't start collecting these! So many makers, PB or CB, curved or flat....Whole world of crazy times. Trust me, I have been there. :evil:

Couchy

 

[foster]

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=distinctive+unit+insignia&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=1M7vU6PPAsm78gXWw4CwDw&sqi=2&ved=0CDYQsAQ&biw=1400&bih=746

Don't start collecting these! So many makers, PB or CB, curved or flat....Whole world of crazy times. Trust me, I have been there. :evil:

Couchy

I agree, the only way to collect these is to know exactly what variants and/or regiments you want to obtain.