Royal engineers cast ?

[Tim B.]

I agree with magpie that Tim's badge is not cast, but corroded. This is also visible on the slider.

Albert,

I am leaning this way as well, as I've never seen a cast this thin and one that bends without cracking.

I'll wait for anymore comments but I think we have the answer, just wanted to ask in case I'm not aware of something on these.

Any concerns on the slider style, with the more square tip?

Thanks everybody!

Tim