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Old 19-11-17, 09:42 AM
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I think this Guards training battalion badge..or is it something else

question - is it real?

have these been faked extensively?

came out of a local auction....outside my area of collecting
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Old 19-11-17, 10:21 AM
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It’s a Household Brigade Cadet Battalion badge. They have been copied because they are relatively scarce and the genuine ones are expensive. Can you post some better photos?
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Old 19-11-17, 04:22 PM
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Sorry but i think this is a copy.Poor enamel ,footed lugs and very poor rear detail.I`d get shot of it.
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Old 19-11-17, 07:36 PM
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The edge on originals are bevelled also.
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