Dublin Regiment - National Volunteers - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

#1 04-07-11, 12:12 PM

Some forum members have already seen this badge but I wanted a few more opinions before I condemn it to the restrike abyss. I'm led to believe the badge, if genuine, is quite rare. An old boy I met at Farnham fair suggested the flaired lugs were dubious and their colour more than a little iffy. Are footed lugs a significant indicator here?

#2 04-07-11, 02:52 PM

Tony,

Unable to comment about the badge's authenticity I'm afraid; I'm just not familiar enough with it. However, I see that Steve Britton has an example in his 'Britton's Badges Archive' album, which may be of use in this instance.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=45165

Regards,

PJ

mule-73k · #3 04-07-11, 06:23 PM

Tony,

I think that the back of this badge raises to many questions for me! I would pass on it if I came across it. These badges were heavely reproduced and I think with their 100 year anniversary comming up I will expect to see alot of these and similiar surfacing in the near future.

I am away till August and cannot get to my stuff till I get back. But I'll happly post a pic of the one I have at that time if your still interested.

Regards,

Dave

connaught · #4 04-07-11, 07:22 PM

rear of mine which I think is genuine but damaged

connaught · #5 04-07-11, 07:25 PM

Front of Badge, this badge is struck, yours appears to have cast marks but others may disagree.

mule-73k · #6 04-07-11, 07:37 PM

Connaught,

Looks good from the photo's.

Tony, do you see how Connaught's is stamped at the back and not cast. (The scroll and NV!)

Just pointers, but the true test is in holding the badges in your hand!!!!

Dave

#7 04-07-11, 07:59 PM

Thank you for your comments. I can see some differences between mine and connaught's badge. Not sure about cast or struck but I particularly notice the 'NV' on the reverse of my badge is smooth. Connaught's badge is indented. Combined with legitimate concerns about the lugs I think I am satisfied the badge is wrong. I accept mule-73k's point about the regiment's anniversary but the badge already has some age to it. My father was given it about 15 yeras ago. Oh well. A little more knowledge gained but another one for my restrikes folder.