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Old 14-04-14, 06:37 PM
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Default 5th Devonshire battalion badge ?

Hi here I have another badge which I am not 100% happy with any one tell me if its wrong or right
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Old 14-04-14, 07:51 PM
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Phil,

I tried to sell one I thought was OK but couldnt even get a fiver for it, because everyone believes that they are ALL fake.

The bottom line is it looks OK but I just dont know, sorry.

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Old 14-04-14, 07:55 PM
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cheers mate
I understand so many fakes about
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Old 14-04-14, 08:34 PM
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Phil

I've got one just like that in my repro tin.

Weird shape crown
Thin bendy slider
Die flaw round the star on the reverse
Very sharp feel to star points
Look at the edge of the star and compare it to a standard Devons...I can't describe it but you will see what I mean

Paul
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Old 14-04-14, 09:25 PM
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Hi Phil

Its not the common fake, so don't throw it away, but I can't say its right either.

Sorry not much help really.

Rob
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Old 15-04-14, 10:16 AM
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Rob
cheers for your reply, this badge does have a good strong slider and the weight is good, just the poor strike on the inside bothers me a little
thanks again
PHIL
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