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Old 14-11-17, 08:48 PM
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Default Scots Guards badge, Maker Marked "UNIQUIP LONDON.
Going through my badge collection I came across this Scots Guards badge,
(KK 908 or COX 1414) with the makers mark on the slider "UNIQUIP LONDON".
Searching the Badge Forum there did not appear to be much reference on this
maker, just a mention of them in reference to an Australian rising star badge.
Thought it may be of some interest. Any comments?
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Old 14-11-17, 09:37 PM
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Hello Michael Griffiths, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 14-11-17, 10:55 PM
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Probably a Fake, never heard of this maker.
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Old 15-11-17, 07:31 AM
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Hi,
If you search Uniquip on the forum you will find a thread started by Keith Blakeman which will give you some detail of this supplier.
Sorry I can't put up the link.
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Old 15-11-17, 08:10 AM
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Old 15-11-17, 08:44 AM
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Thanks for putting up the link Alan,
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Old 15-11-17, 08:57 AM
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If the badge in question was actually worn by serving members of the regiment, it would have to be regarded as genuine.

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Probably a Fake, never heard of this maker.
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Old 15-11-17, 09:58 PM
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If the badge in question was actually worn by serving members of the regiment, it would have to be regarded as genuine.
You could possibly be right Frank. I wonder what other badges have this MM ?
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Old 15-11-17, 10:22 PM
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If you ever want to part with it, i'd be interested.
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Old 18-11-17, 06:02 PM
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Old 18-11-17, 06:05 PM
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Thanks for posting this photo. I now know that the firm "UNIQUIP" existed.
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Old 18-11-17, 06:50 PM
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Hi Andy,
Your comment peaked my interest even more on this badge. I did something I almost never do, I cleaned the badge and got rid of all grim on it. On close inspection, I think the brass is of good colour, the impression is sharp and shows crisp detail. "UNIQUIP" on the slider is nice and sharp. Total weight of the badge is about 8 g. and is not of the bendy ilk. I will try to post new photos of the badge. Your comments are most welcome.
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Old 18-11-17, 07:27 PM
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Its come up ok.
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Old 18-11-17, 07:42 PM
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Hi Alan,
Would this maker mark "UNIQUiP" on a slider be suitable to add to the
Maker Marks Page for Great Britain.
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Old 18-11-17, 08:29 PM
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Hi Alan,
Would this maker mark "UNIQUiP" on a slider be suitable to add to the
Maker Marks Page for Great Britain.
Regards,
Michael
Thats a good point Michael, i believe it should.
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