Alex what I should have said is that an ORs die has been used to stamp the star.
Take a look at another example I have, this time from 42nd CEF.
An ORs die has been used to stamp a star in silver the overlay area has then had a gilt wash, the St. Andrew figure had the gilt polished off revealing the silver. Over time the gilt has leached onto the star. The reverse of this badge is tarnished black as badgecollectors example.
It would be interesting to see if his badge originated in Canada?
Ron.
