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THE 4TH & 5TH BATTALIONS, THE ROYAL SCOTS
Hi team, wanted to get a couple more opinions on this one. Had it some time but took another look and feel there's something that rings re-strike. the rear definition not being so crisp.
Any thoughts on it much appreciated. Thanks Simon. |
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I think that you are correct with regard to the lack of crispness at the back. Rgds, David |
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The problem with these types of badges is that a good old restrike is sometimes impossible to differentiate from a genuine one. CB |
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Thanks David and CB. I think I'll issue this a blue coded dot in my reference book - "to be replaced in time". I won't toss it just yet.
thanks both for your input. Regards Simon. |
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The center section is not crisp on the back, but the crown looks very crisp from the rear. Patina looks pretty good also, I would be happy with it.
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Hi Dieppe, yeah see what you mean. I have to be honest I do have confirmed legit badges, with a double strike on the rear scroll etc. So I imagine there could be a chance that not always crisp could mean OK. If one comes along then I'll replace, but I'll put it back in the line up for now.
Thanks |
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The original badges are domed in shape while the fakes are flat or stepped. This is a repro badge imo.
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Hi Alan, I'll see if I can take a side pic and you let me know.
Simon. |
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Andy |
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A genuine one. Note the domed centre- the fakes are often flat fronted.
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See what you mean Alan. As I said previously, it'll do for now as a place holder; but I'll put it down for replacement in time.
thanks for the pics. Regards Simon |
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Nice one Alan,
I've had several attempts at getting a ' good un ' but still can't get it right !!!! Dave. |
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Are we all sure that the domed center is not just a maker variation? I find it hard to write off every badge just because of this.
CB |
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It might be just a variation as the badge was worn from 1908-37 but the fakes (and there are lots of them about) are distinctively flat fronted. I have yet to see another type that I consider genuine.
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Hello All,
This topic has been discussed before. Here are my 2 badges. The one on the left was given to me by a WW1 veteran who acquired it during the War. The right hand one I obtained fairly recently and has some pink Soldiers Friend on reverse. Neither one has a pronounced dome as in Alan's example but I am happy with them. Cheers, Tinto |
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