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Old 09-07-17, 08:38 PM
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An appalling lack of knowledge regarding 87th Battlion vs 245 Battalion and the difference between King George V and King George VI cyphers on this badge.
It is simply a Canadian Grenadier Guards cap badge - 1930s to 1950s.
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Old 10-07-17, 01:45 PM
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Well, if we make it CEF era... it is worth a lot more. Typical kc badge is $5 ish.
(Note: It was quite awhile after Elizabeth's coronation before the Cdn Gren Gds acquired an ERII cypher badge.)
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Old 10-07-17, 04:34 PM
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It begs the question, ignorant, or dishonest?

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I know the seller, he is neither ignorant or dishonest, just a simple mistake.


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Old 10-07-17, 07:55 PM
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Goes beyond a simple mistake. The cyphers have been discussed previously in this forum.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...enadier+guards

The vendor needs to correct the description as it certainly isn't a CEF cap badge.
Given the resources available, there's no excuse for an incorrect listing for this badge.

In another listing, the same vendor shows that they don't understand what a hallmark is.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/WW1-CEF-ORs-C...kAAOSwjiFZYpJ~
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Old 16-07-17, 10:24 PM
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I informed the vendor of his error.
He posted the exchange in the Q & A on the listing.

Q: Why are you selling a King George VI era cap badge as a First World War badge. The cypher is clearly King George VI, not King George V.
A: On closer inspection you are correct It will be rectified shortly. Thanks Adrian

The vendor didn't change the listing.
I rest my case.
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