THE 4TH & 5TH BATTALIONS, THE ROYAL SCOTS

[LONGSHANKS]

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.

[wright241]

Originally Posted by LONGSHANKS

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.

Simon,
I think that you are correct with regard to the lack of crispness at the back.
Rgds, David

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by wright241

Simon,
I think that you are correct with regard to the lack of crispness at the back.
Rgds, David

Even though the reverse is not particularly crisp, I cant really see anything wrong with it.
The problem with these types of badges is that a good old restrike is sometimes impossible to differentiate from a genuine one.

CB

[LONGSHANKS]

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.

[Dieppe42]

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.

[LONGSHANKS]

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

[Alan O]

The original badges are domed in shape while the fakes are flat or stepped. This is a repro badge imo.

[LONGSHANKS]

Hi Alan, I'll see if I can take a side pic and you let me know.

Simon.

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by Alan O

The original badges are domed in shape while the fakes are flat or stepped. This is a repro badge imo.

I'm not sure about being domed, although I agree with Alan! I'm back at work but please remind me on Friday and I will post a quick "Hot or Not" on this particular badge! The keys are in the crown and thistle! :

Andy

[Alan O]

A genuine one. Note the domed centre- the fakes are often flat fronted.

[LONGSHANKS]

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

[davec2]

Nice one Alan,

I've had several attempts at getting a ' good un ' but still can't get it right !!!!

Dave.

[cbuehler]

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

[Alan O]

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.

[Tinto]

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