Three new badges - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Alex82 · #1 12-09-11, 09:54 AM

Hi Guys,

I got these badges recently, but I concerned if they are genuine. They were really cheap, so it’s no big deal when they are fakes. I have a very bad feeling about the 5th Dragoons Guards badge.

Many thanks,

Alex

davec2 · #2 12-09-11, 10:42 AM

Hi Alex,

If the RTR is cast silver/silver plate, I have one and mine was verified as being " good ", can't help more than that, sorry.

Dave.

Malcolm Davey · #3 12-09-11, 11:26 AM

The 5th DG is wrong im afraid,the white centre should be inlaid, heres a pic of the back of mine and the RTR looks like a cast of this one like mine.
All the best
Malc

David Tremain · #4 12-09-11, 04:12 PM

Alex, the first one is Royal Marines Light Infantry (RMLI) which was around during WW1. However, I do not want to make a pronouncement on whether it is genuine or not. David

2747andy · #5 12-09-11, 05:41 PM

Alex, from the images I would be happy with the RMLI, I agree with Malc on the 5DG and the RTC/R is probably theatre made!

Andy

Alex82 · #6 13-09-11, 11:48 AM

Thanks a lot for your help. This confirms my opinion on the badges. I'll see if there is a chance to return the 5DG.

Many thanks,

Alex

Phil2M · #7 13-09-11, 12:05 PM

i would also be happy with the rmli. nice badge.

LONGSHANKS · #8 13-09-11, 01:16 PM

I agree on the RMLI. I have a question for the more informed. I've had the same badge for a time but it has puzzled me that there is no sign of the map as seen on Alex's sample. I can't imagine cleaning removed it without wearing down other detail's, and it would be tough to just remove the map without leaving some trace in the corners.

Any thoughts?

Simon.

Malcolm Davey · #9 13-09-11, 04:58 PM

Heres the one i have Simon the Bugle is rubbed as well

All the best
Malc