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Old 22-09-12, 07:04 AM
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Goodday lads,

I just got this RSR badge and I can not see anything wrong with it, so I think it is an original one. It cleary has seen the war Any more comments on this one?

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JB
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Old 22-09-12, 08:58 AM
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For comparison, this is Lt Col Sir Thomas Devitt's own badge (on loan to me in 1987):
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Old 22-09-12, 10:35 AM
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Goodday lads,

I just got this RSR badge and I can not see anything wrong with it, so I think it is an original one. It cleary has seen the war Any more comments on this one?

Cheers

JB
hi JB,

Well done! Looks definitely authentic to me. Did not come cheap, I assume.

I think you could restore it a bit by loosely adding some old back cloth (beret badge rear cloth) to the rear of the badge, which would mask the moth holes.
Alternatively, you can display it on black cloth.


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Johan
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Old 22-09-12, 02:00 PM
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Looks good to me, well done JB! Has some mileage on it, which only adds to its appeal IMO. Regards, Donovan
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Old 22-09-12, 03:14 PM
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Hi JB,

Well done, a nice well used example, but those are often the ones that really 'feel' like history in the hand. Another fine addition to you collection my friend.

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Old 23-09-12, 07:28 AM
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Thanks for all your comments gents!

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Old 23-09-12, 08:47 AM
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Great find JB, need your looking skill's to help me find a 2nd SAS title
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Old 23-09-12, 05:18 PM
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herewith an original.
came from Jack Gage MC, RSR
wrote book GREEK ADVENTURE
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Old 23-09-12, 06:19 PM
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Another great example Jonathan - Greek Adventure is an awesome read! - Mike
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Old 23-09-12, 07:25 PM
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Goodday lads,

I just got this RSR badge and I can not see anything wrong with it, so I think it is an original one. It cleary has seen the war Any more comments on this one?

Cheers

JB

What a terrible tatty badge, send it to me and I will make sure that a bright new clean badge replaces it!

Marc
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Old 24-09-12, 07:19 AM
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Hi Marc,

I did not know you were specialized in face lifts.

Agree my example was probably not worn with walking out BD.

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Old 24-09-12, 07:48 AM
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Hi Jonathan.

A very fine example, thanks for sharing.I have seen various original patterns which differ in detail. Eg in IWM there are some displayed. Jack Dutton Roberts also sold an orginal one a few years ago. This looks like officers quality like the one of Sir Thomas Devitt.

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