Mixed lot of badges. (Anything unusual) - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Taxidermy · #1 03-10-17, 12:41 PM

Hi all

Here are a mixed lot of badges, is there anything here that stands out more then others anything unusual or rare. Or are they all commin.

Many thanks in advance.

Jelly Terror · #2 03-10-17, 01:07 PM

If you don’t mind my saying so, the Norfolk Regiment badge is a fake. It is what is known among some forum members as the ‘Mr. Punch’ badge... a closer look at Britannia’s face should reveal all.

Regards,

JT.

Taxidermy · #3 03-10-17, 01:14 PM

Hi
This is the Norfolk one. Here is a close up. And thanks for the info.

Nozzer · #4 03-10-17, 01:45 PM

Your Norfolk is fine. It is manufactured by Lambourne, who were well known for the poor quality of their badges. Note the underscored "O" on "Co" and the small rounded "O" of Norfolk.

Below is a Lambourne shown next to the "Mr. Punch" badge mentioned by JT. They are similar, but next to each other the differences are clear.

Taxidermy · #5 03-10-17, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Nozzer

Your Norfolk is fine. It is manufactured by Lambourne, who were well known for the poor quality of their badges. Not the underscored "O" on "Co" and the small rounded "O" of Norfolk.

Below is a Lambourne shown next to the "Mr. Punch" badge mentioned by JT. They are similar, but next to each other the differences are clear.

Thankyou. 😃

Jelly Terror · #6 03-10-17, 01:59 PM

Yes, I stand corrected. My appraisal was based on the smaller, less clear pics.

Apologies.

JT

Chacal · #7 03-10-17, 05:17 PM

Hi

The 'castle' between the ARP and 'Rising Sun' is, I believe, a collar badge for the Suffolk Police.

The crowned harp below the 'Rising Sun' is a Royal Ulster Constabulary badge - cap or collar depending on size.

Is it possible that the 'crescent/bust' between the Imperial Service bar and ARP badge is trench art fashioned from a South African coin?

Hope this helps

Graham

Nozzer · #8 03-10-17, 07:11 PM

Any chance a close up of the Notts & Derby top right please? Front and back if possible?

Taxidermy · #9 03-10-17, 08:06 PM

Close up of Notts and derby 😃

Taxidermy · #10 03-10-17, 08:07 PM

Hi

Yes I believe the crescent piece is trench art and looks to be maybe a president and it is made from a English 1 penny piece.

Many thanks mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chacal

Hi

The 'castle' between the ARP and 'Rising Sun' is, I believe, a collar badge for the Suffolk Police.

The crowned harp below the 'Rising Sun' is a Royal Ulster Constabulary badge - cap or collar depending on size.

Is it possible that the 'crescent/bust' between the Imperial Service bar and ARP badge is trench art fashioned from a South African coin?

Hope this helps

Graham

Taxidermy · #11 03-10-17, 08:08 PM

The picture was hard to judge from. 😃

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Yes, I stand corrected. My appraisal was based on the smaller, less clear pics.

Apologies.

JT

Jelly Terror · #12 03-10-17, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Taxidermy

The picture was hard to judge from. 😃

That’s very gracious of you. Thank you. I should have asked for a closer look before commenting.

Cheers.

JT

leigh kitchen · #13 03-10-17, 08:59 PM

I may be wrong but the winged anchor & crossed anchor devices look as if they be WWII era German navy devices off shoulder straps or rate badges (or whatever the correct term for trade & rank badges should be).

Taxidermy · #14 03-10-17, 09:30 PM

Thankyou very much for the info.

Kind regards mark.

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Originally Posted by leigh kitchen

I may be wrong but the winged anchor & crossed anchor devices look as if they be WWII era German navy devices off shoulder straps or rate badges (or whatever the correct term for trade & rank badges should be).

cga00 · #15 04-10-17, 06:05 AM

Are you selling these Mark?
Craig