Repro or variant ??

[gb64]

Hi all,i have been given this cb by my brother in law [bless him always on the look out for me] but would like any comments as i have not seen one before,i am thinking a repro Thanks in advance

Gerard


sorry for the poor images,its been a long day

[Fatherofthree]

Good evening Gerard.

If you could possibly get clearer pictures and repost, it will help considerably, but from what I can see, it appears that your badge has copper lugs E/W.

I will try and post pictures of mine, which I consider to be a genuine item, some time tomorrow for comparison, which incidentally has brass lugs N/S.

Regards
Brian

[gb64]

Originally Posted by Fatherofthree

Good evening Gerard.

If you could possibly get clearer pictures and repost, it will help considerably, but from what I can see, it appears that your badge has copper lugs E/W.

I will try and post pictures of mine, which I consider to be a genuine item, some time tomorrow for comparison, which incidentally has brass lugs N/S.

Regards
Brian

Thanks Brian,

Hope these pictures are a little more help,yes i would say cppper lugs the badge has a worn look & feel to it but i have not seen one anywhere are we talking 7th City of London ? thanks for the help

Gerard

[Fatherofthree]

Good morning Gerard.
Apologies for not posting these yesterday, got waylaid with work.

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Mine aren't the best quality pictures, but apart from the lugs, there are 2 other points that suggest that your item is not original.
1. The oversized 7.
2. Definition of the Garter motto on the inside.

It's a Glengarry badge, 1874 - 1881, 7th Foot/Royal Fusiliers,(KK 427) who became The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).

But don't let that stop your brother in law finding badges for you.

Regards
Brian

[gb64]

Thank you Brian,

As i first thought,looking at yor badge you can see and thanks for the pointers to look out for.I will instruct my brother in law to be more carefull next time !!

Gerard