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Old 02-01-18, 07:04 PM
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Thoughts please on this one, all brass with two flaws on the scroll and heavily polished!
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Old 03-01-18, 01:14 PM
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In my opinion it doesn't look good. The three points which attach the scroll should be a lot neater and not have all that spare material.
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Old 03-01-18, 01:42 PM
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I agree the flaws look a bit messy, there is thread on here where a collection of this type is shown and it’s the only photo of this version I can find
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Old 03-01-18, 04:39 PM
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Here is a couple of my brass badges for comparison as you can see they are a lot better made.
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Old 03-01-18, 06:55 PM
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Yes indeed they do look a very nice design!
There are lots of variations of this type and I have tried to find the thread where they are shown but it's vanished!
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Old 03-01-18, 08:08 PM
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Not very keen on that example.

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Thoughts please on this one, all brass with two flaws on the scroll and heavily polished!
Kind regards Chay
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Old 03-01-18, 09:05 PM
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Thoughts please on this one, all brass with two flaws on the scroll and heavily polished!
Kind regards Chay
I like it, to me it's a typical example of a Great War economy issue badge. I think too much is made of the flaws in these badges which were made by the bucket-load by various manufacturers, not all of whom were perfectionists. The reverse detail is nice and sharp and it looks a good solid badge. If I was still collecting I would be well happy with it.
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Old 04-01-18, 08:18 PM
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Thank you all,
This came in an old metal toffee tin, inside the tin wrapped up in ww2 newspaper is about 15 badges all look good to me !
Came from a good source !
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Old 05-01-18, 05:10 PM
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I still think it's a dud.
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Old 05-01-18, 05:25 PM
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Hi Mercian
It’s not impossible that the badge could be a restrike but I think it’s ok.
I would imagine you collect this regiment?
I mainly collect Yorkshire badges but I have a Mercian cap badge!
Here’s a picture of me wearing it, I’m no too healthy these days I have MS but this was taken in 2009!
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Old 05-01-18, 06:38 PM
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Hello Chay, you have to remember it's only my opinion as that what the Forum is all about, expressing opinions. I must say the Mercian badge looks good.
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Old 05-01-18, 06:43 PM
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Haha splendid!
Made by Firmin!
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