These Glengarry badges to the Fusilier regiments are a minefield because they have been reproduced and copied so much. I find them difficult to judge , I think it might be a reproduction because of the rough edges to the grenade (do you see the areas on the rim of the grenade where the metal is thinned to an edge), the presence of what appear to be flanges (or feet) on the loops and the black discolorations on the back which might indicate an attempt to artificially age the badge.
I have one that displays the same characteristics and I am very suspicious of it.
What do others think?
John
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