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#16
05-10-13, 12:04 PM
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I think having now seen all the contributions that this is a pure and simple attempt to "Pull the Wool", and in this case for just a few pounds! Luckily the sum paid was not enormous!
Andy 
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#17
05-10-13, 01:40 PM
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2DG
Thank you for all of your comments Gentlemen, I found this badge very puzzling..... First let me say that I've been associated with Bays badges for nearly 70 years and have seen some dodgy ones.
But my opinion on this one is this, I am not convinced that the crown has been added to the wreath. You have to handle it to see and feel. The metal is exactly the same. There is not the slightest sight or feel of a join. There has been no lugs attached, perfectly clear back with a well aged slider and wire. My thoughts are this....it is an original one piece blank that at some time later has had a slider and wire fitted, very professionally. As I said originally you need to see and feel it. But at £8-40 at least it has aroused interest. Thank you once again.
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#18
07-10-13, 10:37 PM
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Bays QVC slider badge.
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However I have this one in gilt with the similar length reinforcing bar,but a longer slider compared with Sketchley Kid's.This one has never been adulterated regarding the QVC crown,which has always been part of the badge. Last edited by spreadeagle; 09-10-13 at 10:07 PM. Reason: typo
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#19
07-10-13, 10:52 PM
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2DG.
Apart from slider length exactly spot on same as mine, I've done fine metal work and brazing and this badge has not been bodged in any way..and it is slightly thicker but defo not a cast.....it is fractionally bigger than most Bays badges,
I think we know each other... Oh yes...I've borrowed your pics!! Steady the Bays. Last edited by sketchley kid; 07-10-13 at 11:04 PM.
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#21
08-10-13, 09:13 AM
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2DG
I've seen bars that even show through the front of the badge, it's this particular badge that is the puzzle , with this crown, the one that I and 'Spread Eagle' have.
Mine is also gilt under the gunge.
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#22
08-10-13, 09:24 AM
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2DG
I'm wondering if the one pictured by Wright 241 had blades originally, often broke off and were replaced in workshops I've done some!
I's evidently never had a slider. Last edited by sketchley kid; 08-10-13 at 10:02 AM.
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#23
08-10-13, 09:34 AM
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 Having looked at SpreadEagles badge I am "back on side" 
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Cofion gorau Gruffydd M-J www.paoyeomanry.org.uk "A Yeoman from the Stalwart Rural Cavalry" Lechyd da pob Cymro
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#24
08-10-13, 09:57 AM
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2DG
Already done it Griff!
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08-10-13, 10:00 AM
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Cofion gorau Gruffydd M-J www.paoyeomanry.org.uk "A Yeoman from the Stalwart Rural Cavalry" Lechyd da pob Cymro
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#26
08-10-13, 10:16 AM
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2DG
'Old Camera!!!! (not had vinegar treatment yet!)
Last edited by sketchley kid; 08-10-13 at 10:30 AM.
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#27
08-10-13, 10:27 AM
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David
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08-10-13, 10:31 AM
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2DG
Is it bronze?
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#29
08-10-13, 10:47 AM
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#1 there is the weight of the extra solder to take into account.... Of the 2 KC Bays badges I have, one has additional fretting of the "B" - the other doesn't. Considering its die-cast and has blades, its only .7gms heavier than the "WM" one.... So you could be right. As you have mentioned before, the detailing on the front is very, very good and apart from the finish - dare I say - officer quality... Now who is being controversial... David
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#30
08-10-13, 10:51 AM
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2DG
I have a bronze officers one, blades broken but workshop slider fitted, but on this you can see where blades were.
Best I can do! Last edited by sketchley kid; 08-10-13 at 11:07 AM.
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