Okay, I see, it's annoying when you see the bad mixed up with original examples, you wonder just what was going on in people minds sometimes, but, that is also something you will encounter when looking through the stock of certain sellers too.
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Originally Posted by irish
Frank, it was part of a large group of badges purchased recently here in the US. There were a number of nice pieces mixed in with duds. The collection if we can call it that was put together in the 60's and 70's. The individual who had assembled it was an avid collector of British insignia. Unfortunately a number of the badges were the the 70's re-do's. The owner who Is deceased now likely did not know.
I knew going in that dud's were present. However the deal was for the whole group. So I did some quick math in my head based on this knowledge and figured it was still a reasonable deal for the money.
Best
Jack
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