Royal Scots Greys officers badges

[Cherrypicker]

Gentlemen,

there are some Royal Scots Greys officers badges listed on ebay.

Among others one would like to mention these:

1.Silver-plated collar dogs: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...cAAOSwACRapp0T

2. Silver cap badge, but in ORs shape: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...sAAOSwho1aqP9L

I would like to know your opinion about these badges. Are they genuine? Did it happen that the Regimental officers used to wear not silver but silver-plated collar dogs? Or cap badge of the ORs shape?

Regards,
Michael

[Cherrypicker]

Gentlemen,

what era do these RSG officers collar badges come from? It's hallmarked "STERLING" on the back. Your ideas are much appreciated.

Michael

[Lancer 17]

Hey Michael

If these collars are "Marked" Sterling this does not constitute a "Hallmark".

A hallmark must have a assay office mark, Ie a leopards head for London or an anchor for Birmingham etc, also a lion which indicates that its .925 silver and a year date letter.

If it does not have these marks it May be sterling silver but its not Hallmarked Silver.

I hope this helps.

Regards Phil.

[Cherrypicker]

Hi Phil,

Thank you for clarifying. However, I still have the same question: what era do these collars come from?

[cbuehler]

Impossible to be sure, but my guess would be WW2 era or after. Not likely to be much earlier than that.

CB

[Cherrypicker]

Ok, got it. Thank you very much!