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15th kings hussars badge - help please
Hi All,
I've just picked up this 15th kings hussars badge, I was a bit worried about it at first but I see from my copy of "military badge collecting" there was an economy all brass version so now I'm a bit happier about it. I was wondering what people thought about it (ie does it look real) and if anyone can tell me the going rate for one is? Thanks a lot, Michael |
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The crest seems white metal to me.
Rgds, Thomas. |
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There was no all brass 1916 version and yours appears to be the normal bi-metal one anyway.
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Thanks a lot, it does look as if the crest is a separate piece but the colours are so similar I just presumed it was all brass as listed in the book.
Is there anything I can do to make the white metal stand out a bit more? I have used brown sauce on some enamel badges to clean them, is that worth a try on this or would that do more harm than good? Michael |
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Try some kitchen vinegar.
Rgds, Thomas. |
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Ok thanks
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Wow, 15 minutes in white vinegar, what a difference.
Thanks for the help. Michael |
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I cannot help but think that the particular username you have chosen does seem very appropriate.
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It is in this case.
At least now you can see it is a bi metal badge, it will be lovely once it dulls back down a bit. |
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A very nice pickup all the same.
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