Indian Parachute Regiment

[Roy]

Hi Guys,

Firstly forgive me if this post should be in the Indian section, but I thought as it’s Airborne I may have more luck here.

I have had this Indian PR badge for some years. It cost me penny’s and I always assumed it was a copy. Anyway I thought I would just post it and get some opinions as it’s always good to know for sure. As I said it was no money at all so I’m not invested either way.

Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Regards, Roy.

[Luc]

Roy, I believe the die struck examples are replicas and that original ones were cast. Buywyze have one that I think is ok:

http://www.buywyze.com/shop/viewphot...1014725&phqu=0

[Roy]

Hi Luc,

Thanks for your input. I suspected as much but just wasn’t too sure. I had seen the one on Byewise but a little out of my budget at this time.

Many thanks, best wishes, Roy.

[saumua]

These are genuine.

1st pattern - die struck in copper then plated -very thin.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=10165

2nd pattern - cast solid backed white metal.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=10225

I have also seen hallmarked british made solid silver ones.

Shaun

Originally Posted by Roy

Hi Guys,

Firstly forgive me if this post should be in the Indian section, but I thought as it’s Airborne I may have more luck here.

I have had this Indian PR badge for some years. It cost me penny’s and I always assumed it was a copy. Anyway I thought I would just post it and get some opinions as it’s always good to know for sure. As I said it was no money at all so I’m not invested either way.

Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Regards, Roy.

[Luc]

Hi Shaun,

Good to see the 1st pattern confirmed as a die struck example. I always thought it was cast from the imperfections and thickness.

Are you sure the 2nd pattern is original? I have one that is remarkably similar, die struck brass, which I believe to be a replica.

[saumua]

I will post photos of reverse.

The second pattern one is flat backed and typical Indian construction. I am fairly certain but there always are other opinions.....

The 1st pattern one is very thin so no way cast. Will post reverse of this too in my folder (once I find the damn things.....)

Originally Posted by Luc

Hi Shaun,

Good to see the 1st pattern confirmed as a die struck example. I always thought it was cast from the imperfections and thickness.

Are you sure the 2nd pattern is original? I have one that is remarkably similar, die struck brass, which I believe to be a replica.

[saumua]

so I have uploaded some reverse scans.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...hp?albumid=269

I have owned a couple of the 1st pattern badges. One had a broken lug - see scans.

[Luc]

Very nice Shaun, thanks for showing them.