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Old 02-12-17, 06:28 PM
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Default Paddington rifles and Queens Westminsters

Hi all, picked these two up today on a chance, can you let me know if they're ok and if so, approximate value?
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About your QWR badge, here's something that was written about.
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Old 02-12-17, 07:18 PM
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Thank you Jo, many of the same "flaws" as highlighted in the post!
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Old 02-12-17, 09:15 PM
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The Paddington is a fake I’m afraid.

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Old 02-12-17, 09:36 PM
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Hi Luke, can you point out why?
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Old 03-12-17, 12:32 AM
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Amongst other differences genuine badges have a gap between the laurel sprays at 6 o’clock, whereas the common fake die does not.

This thread may be of help: http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ght=Paddington

Member wright241 albums may also be of interest.

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Old 03-12-17, 10:57 AM
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Thanks for that Luke.

Any further opinions on the Queen's Westminsters?
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Thanks for that Luke.

Any further opinions on the Queen's Westminsters?
Nice badge, I’d be happy with that one,
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Thank you Wilf, good to know there's one good one.

Any estimate of price?
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Depends who you buy from mate, I've picked up good ones at fairs for £20 but some dealers charge up to £35 -£40 for these.
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Thanks again Wilf.

Got a decent deal on mine so - paid €17.50 for mine
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