Earl of Ulsters 97th

[bobblehat]

Appreciate your opinions if this is a genuine one. Had it for some 10 years,lots of polish on it and rubbed shiny in places[I know that means nothing].Where the 97 numbers are attached it seems quite narrow,as oppossed to the many fakes on ebay.Any thoughts as to value if genuine[not selling it though!]

[Jeff Mc William]

Not happy about the "footed lugs" bobblehat. Are they brass or copper ? and have you the weight (in grams) please ? Regards Jeff

[JimD]

It looks good, but Its one of those badges you want to hold!

Cheers
Jim

[wright241]

Originally Posted by bobblehat

Appreciate your opinions if this is a genuine one. Had it for some 10 years,lots of polish on it and rubbed shiny in places[I know that means nothing].Where the 97 numbers are attached it seems quite narrow,as oppossed to the many fakes on ebay.Any thoughts as to value if genuine[not selling it though!]

bobblehat, As Jeff has already mentioned, check the weight. But as he also said the lugs on yours have either been replaced or it came that way and its a copy. Fortunately I have a few good ones and as someone has already said, having it in your hand speaks volumes. The 97th has been copied to death - along with quite a few others.
There is also another thread on the PTT Glengarries that you may want to have a look at.
Good luck in tracking down a good one.
Rgds, David

[bobblehat]

Many thanks gentlemen for your input.The lugs are copper,not brass and the weight is apprx 17 grams though on not very accurate scales. Appreciate that having it in the hand and getting a feel of the badge is the best way -alas I am not skilled enough in making the assessment this way.
Thanks once again for your time and knowledge.

[Jeff Mc William]

I will stick my neck on the block and say it is a re-lugged original. But get a second opinion. Regards Jeff

PS: The die-flaw with the R's is a well known fault on some examples.

[David Tremain]

Here's the one I picked up in England about five or six years ago, that was posted on here before. I think we all concluded mine was a repro. It weighs 28 grams and has copper lugs. Sorry, it's a scan so the pics are not too sharp.
David

[Jeff Mc William]

Originally Posted by David Tremain

Here's the one I picked up in England about five or six years ago, that was posted on here before. I think we all concluded mine was a repro. It weighs 28 grams and has copper lugs. Sorry, it's a scan so the pics are not too sharp.
David

Yes David, at 28g this would be a die-cast repro. Regards Jeff