I have long been under the impression that South African badges haven't been reproduced too much. For the record, here is what I accept as an original badge ( on the left ) shown against what I feel is a repro.
1) The detail , especially the wording in the centre in the one on the left is clear , whereas the wording in the one on the right is indistinct.
2) The brazing of lugs on the repro. looks too bright.
3) The bright finish on the repro. is unlike any of the originals that I have ever seen. After more than 100 years one would expect the brightness to have dimmed a bit.
The question is, who has produced the repro. ? It is die struck, so must have cost a bit to manufacture.
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