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Paddington rifles and Queens Westminsters
Hi all, picked these two up today on a chance, can you let me know if they're ok and if so, approximate value?
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"We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey" - Irish radio message to HQ during the Siege of Jadotville |
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About your QWR badge, here's something that was written about.
Jo http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...en+westminster
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Thank you Jo, many of the same "flaws" as highlighted in the post!
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The Paddington is a fake I’m afraid.
Cheers, Luke |
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Hi Luke, can you point out why?
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Amongst other differences genuine badges have a gap between the laurel sprays at 6 o’clock, whereas the common fake die does not.
This thread may be of help: http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ght=Paddington Member wright241 albums may also be of interest. Cheers, Luke |
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Thanks for that Luke.
Any further opinions on the Queen's Westminsters?
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Wilf |
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Thank you Wilf, good to know there's one good one.
Any estimate of price?
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Depends who you buy from mate, I've picked up good ones at fairs for £20 but some dealers charge up to £35 -£40 for these.
Wilf |
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Thanks again Wilf.
Got a decent deal on mine so - paid €17.50 for mine
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"We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey" - Irish radio message to HQ during the Siege of Jadotville |
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