Early Irish Guards SNCO Badge - Fire Gilt!

[seanhath]

I did well then at £19.50 for this and a Victorian 4 lug valaise badge!

[grenadierguardsman]

Originally Posted by seanhath

Here you go!
Unfortunately it appears to have been polished at some point in time. I will upload another picture of the rear of the star.

Hi, is this supposed to be fire gilt ?
Andy

[seanhath]

I do t know what process was originally used to gilt this particular star. As mentioned, at some point in time it's been attacked with some brasso - and has lost its gilding. It's still very nice though!

[grenadierguardsman]

Whats the back like, it doesn't look like its been gilded at all ?
Andy

[seanhath]

Originally Posted by seanhath

The rear, some evidence of gilt in the inner circle - and brasso!

Yes - on the inner rim above the motto, it's clearly once been gilt.

[grenadierguardsman]

Its a nice cap star, but i don't think its ever been gilded.
Andy

[seanhath]

Yeah, just looking at iPhone photos are probably not the best way to make that call. IG RHQ have authenticated it - which works for me.

[seanhath]

Latest addition. Fire gilt is intact - which is incredibly rare for this particular badge!

[grenadierguardsman]

Here's mine Sean.

Andy

[seanhath]

Lovely badge Andy!