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RAD 14-11-17 09:34 PM

CYCLISTS BADGE
 
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I would like to obtain a genuine example of an Army Cyclists Corps cap badge but realise there are tons of restikes out there ... what should I be looking for please? This is one I own which is unlikely to be be a good one !

RAD 15-11-17 11:46 AM

Can anyone out there help me out with pointers of what to look for in a genuine badge and also let me know if this is OK or not ?

Alan O 15-11-17 01:15 PM

If I was buying one then I would want to see a period slider shape, well struck reverse detail and genuine period toning.

You have a modern slider shape, poor detail and artificial aging.

Alan

RAD 15-11-17 04:04 PM

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Thank you Alan ... that is really helpful , can you show me an example of a period slider shape ? Also were these done with lugs as well ? The reason for my interest is that I ride a WW1 bicycle ...

Chipper 15-11-17 04:48 PM

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Hi RAD,

this is the back of one I have, to compare:

Cheers, Tim

Alan O 15-11-17 04:51 PM

I have never seen a lugged one I would buy. The Cyclist Corps was formed in 1914 after sliders were the norm. There were TF Cyclists units beforehand but they tended to wear their own cap badge.

http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/...cyclist-corps/

RAD 15-11-17 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chipper (Post 427723)
Hi RAD,

this is the back of one I have, to compare:

Cheers, Tim

thank you Tim

RAD 15-11-17 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan O (Post 427725)
I have never seen a lugged one I would buy. The Cyclist Corps was formed in 1914 after sliders were the norm. There were TF Cyclists units beforehand but they tended to wear their own cap badge.

http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/...cyclist-corps/

much appreciated

High Wood 16-11-17 12:47 PM

Here is the reverse of a good one.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=55495

RAD 17-11-17 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by High Wood (Post 427775)


wonderful , thank you >

Mike B 17-11-17 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RAD (Post 427712)
Thank you Alan ... that is really helpful , can you show me an example of a period slider shape ? Also were these done with lugs as well ? The reason for my interest is that I ride a WW1 bicycle ...

RAD
Great bicycle! It looks to be in brilliant condition. Imagine, 100 years old ...
Mike

RAD 23-11-17 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike B (Post 427862)
RAD
Great bicycle! It looks to be in brilliant condition. Imagine, 100 years old ...
Mike

Thank you ... you are spot on , it was made in 1917 ! I have been restoring it over the last 2 years .

RAD 23-11-17 06:34 PM

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Can I please ask about this Cyclists badge as to its authenticity ? ... it looked better than my last one ! Thanks in advance .

Pembird 23-11-17 07:01 PM

Cyclist badge
 
One of the reasons l just cannot get interested in other ranks badges is ipitomised here with collectors advising what to look for, one of them being good definition to the reverse of the badge. What, pray tell is good about the reverse of chippers badge, it looks appalling. It’s things like this that make it so difficult to make an informed judgment as to the authenticity of run of the mill mass produced “original” badges.

High Wood 25-11-17 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pembird (Post 428361)
One of the reasons l just cannot get interested in other ranks badges is ipitomised here with collectors advising what to look for, one of them being good definition to the reverse of the badge. What, pray tell is good about the reverse of chippers badge, it looks appalling. It’s things like this that make it so difficult to make an informed judgment as to the authenticity of run of the mill mass produced “original” badges.

I personally don't particularly like the reverse of Chipper's badge. I would look for one with a tapered slider with a crimp mark.


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