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Old 17-02-14, 09:47 PM
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hi everyone
is there any reason for the hollowed crown
on this badge as many i have seen are solid
might seem a silly question but had to ask
many thanks in advance

kind regards

Alan
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Old 18-02-14, 01:31 AM
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Hi Alan,
All three of my Imperial Service badges have voided (hollow) crowns like yours.
Perhaps the solid crown type is less common.
Cheers, Tinto

PS I realise you may be referring to the depression behind the crown. That would be a maker's variation, I guess.
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Old 18-02-14, 09:18 AM
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Were these made in silver? So maybe a way to save on the metal.........
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Old 18-02-14, 10:23 AM
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Hi Alan

Mine is solid - I don't know if it's less common, though.
I hope someone can enlighten, as it would be interesting to know why this is the case. It seems too big a difference to be purely a maker's variation?

Cheers

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Old 18-02-14, 11:51 AM
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Hi
My version is between both extremes. There is a VERY shallow depression behind the crown, more like a faint dimple. Possibly, it was intended that the back was to be hollowed as in Alan's pic but the punch or whatever didn't do the job!
Sorry but unable to give a clear scan

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Old 18-02-14, 12:34 PM
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Its probably just a makers variation? I don't think they came in silver however they do in Gm (Brass)!

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Old 18-02-14, 01:40 PM
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Hi all

I took a look at mine. The first two are identical, but the third has different cast marks. I also have a brass one that is silvered. But can't find a pic at the moment.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=81406

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=81409

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=81408

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Old 18-02-14, 09:26 PM
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Many tanks all
An interesting subject it seems silver or not!
Maker variations?
This could be an opportunity for us all
To learn more on this subject!
Any further comments or suggestions would
Benefit anyone who has this badge on behalf of the forum

Regards as ever

Alan
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Old 19-02-14, 03:00 PM
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Instituted in 1912, the "Territorial Force Imperial Service Badge" was manufactured in Brass or cupro-nickel.

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Old 20-02-14, 05:22 PM
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Members might be interested in this photo of two Kent Cyclists wearing the badge.

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Old 20-02-14, 06:48 PM
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Excellent photo Jon.

I only have the one "badge". It has a hollow crown similar to yours Alan, but not quite the same.

The original owner has scratched his name into the back, but unfortunately there are to many options to pin him down.

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