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Conditions and Descriptions
Conditions
| Abbreviation | Description/definition |
| Exc.C | Excellent condition. Original mint. |
| VGC | Very good condition. Almost mint. |
| GC | Good condition. Some service wear. Most items sold are in good condition (with whatever defects described.) | | QGC | Quite good condition (with some defects) |
| AF | As Found (Defects) |
| WC | Working Condition (in mechanically working condition.) |
Other Common Descriptive Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Description/definition |
| Vic | Victorian, pre-1902 |
| QVC | Queen Victoria's Crown, as in insignia |
| KC | King's Crown, used 1902-1953 |
| QEC | Queen Elizabeth's Crown, post 1953 (Note: Not all badges were changed to QEC in 1953; KC often retained until the early 1960's.) |
| Off | Officer |
| OR | Other Ranks |
| NCO | Noncommissioned Officer |
| WO | Warrant Officer |
| Br | Brass |
| Bz | Bronze |
| WM | White Metal |
| BiM | BiMetal - item comprised of 2 metals such as brass/white metal |
| G | Gilt |
| S | Silvered |
| SP | Silver Plate |
| HM | Hallmarked Silver, followed by place and year of manufacture |
| SD | Service Dress |
| KD | Khaki Drill |
| BD | Battle Dress |
| SBP | Shoulder Belt Plate |
| WBP | Waist Belt Plate |
| WBC | Waist Belt Clasp |
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