Hi Guys,
For those who have a good high powered loop (20x is OK) take a look at the J.R.GAUNT B'HAM mark on the (what appears to be) the regimental commissioned pieces as per Mike's post (#15), Gurkarifles (#31) and 54Bty (#32).
The bottom of the characters are not smooth as expected but cratered. It seems the slider is also cast and this may explain the 'late' JR GAUNT B'HAM mark.
In fact, I think the star of the badge and slider are all the same part.
This may help explain the concerns re: used of this particular maker mark.
Regards,
Chris
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