Sand Cast LRDG badge
 

Hi, does anyone have an example of a Sand cast LRDG Badge they could share please? Or comment if you think this one is a load of old pony.........
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F332609463221

Cheers,
Sean

It's pony for sure...

Here is its mate

Isnt that Rod Stewart Mike:D

:D

The biggest giveaway is that it would be nigh on impossible to wear on any headdress with even the slightest shred of decorum.

Rgds, Thomas

Certainly looks to be plugged into the mains - (shocking pun)

Complete rubbish.

Another shyster selling crap via eBay.
Andy

More evidence of the real worth of this forum and it’s membership. Thank you for your kind advice.
Sean

Is this a sand cast one with verdigris?
 

internet search 'LRDG badge found in loft with old coins'

https://picclick.co.uk/Old-Ww2-Badge...294430018.html

I look forward to hearing what you think. The badge arrived and was very green etc.

Kind regards.

Sorry Roy,

The badge is a common fake badge that has been doctored to look aged and given a fictional story to provide provenance. My advice would be to return for a refund asap and leave the seller negative feedback.

Keith

Hello Keith, thanks for your response its good of you to cast an opinion (sorry about the pun). My badge at auction was accompanied by a 6th Battalion du Levant badge - in the advert it was mentioned.. as found in a loft with old coins (same as mine) similar age discolouration although mine was very green and dusty looking. This French badge was discussed in a post on here 29/12/17. Both badges came from the same seller who runs a legit antiques business from a premises in Essex. Also, back in 03/09/11 another member of this excellent forum exhibited his cast badge on here under the heading 'LRDG Cairo Made Badge' and it has so many details that are identical to my own badge. Even more so now I've splashed a tiny amount of 3in1 oil over it. The antique patina is amazing. I have seen the usual copies and i've seen them antique aged and this one does not look anything like I've seen. I am trying to upload more pic's but as a new member am still trying to navigate the site. Many thanks. Roy

Roy.

Hello Roy,

Sorry but whatever you say about the badge it is still a fake. It is tempting to convince yourself it is original because you want it to be, but please be assured it is 100% fake.

There are plenty of original LRDG badges on this forum for comparison.

Keith

“There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” ― Søren Kierkegaard