Hertfordshire Regiment non-voided

[Nozzer]

Hi,

I wonder if any of you have an opinion on this badge. I am uncertain as to its authenticity and have had conflicting opinions on it.

Thanks in advance, Andy

[Alan O]

I am sorry but I do not believe it to be a genuine cap badge. It is certainly not an economy badge as despite the solid centre the lugs are wrong. I have yet to see an unvoided Herts badge that is right and on the strength of this am doubtful as to their existance other than in minds of unscrupulous or ill informed dealers trying to spin a yarn.

[2747andy]

I'm not a sure as Alan seems to be on these unvoided Herts badges, I've got this one that gives me a warm feeling, right colour braze and lug shape which are in a more convincing position, detailed, a good weight and a patina you just don't get on fakes?

[Nozzer]

Originally Posted by 2747andy

I'm not a sure as Alan seems to be on these unvoided Herts badges, I've got this one that gives me a warm feeling, right colour braze and lug shape which are in a more convincing position, detailed, a good weight and a patina you just don't get on fakes?

Hmmmm.... both badges look the same apart from the positioning of the lugs. My badge was cleaned a couple of month ago because when it came into my care it was in a very poor state. The lugs have been squashed down and still have a little filth around them.

Andy

[2747andy]

Andy,
this is what I would call a "Keeper" i.e. keep it until you are certain it's wrong!

Andy

[Nozzer]

Three more images for your consideration (sorry about the picture quality, one struggles with these modern image thingies )

Andy

[matti467]

Andy,
I am going to be commital for once in my life. I have looked at your badge and suggest that it is either private purchase or made by/for someone. For the numbers of this badge around that are voided and with sliders and, with provenance I don't think there was a specific unvoided version. However, like you and Andy i would not be rid of it and put it in the 'to one side' and treat it like a sweetheart etc.
Yours
Matti

[Nozzer]

Originally Posted by Alan O

I am sorry but I do not believe it to be a genuine cap badge. It is certainly not an economy badge as despite the solid centre the lugs are wrong. I have yet to see an unvoided Herts badge that is right and on the strength of this am doubtful as to their existance other than in minds of unscrupulous or ill informed dealers trying to spin a yarn.

Don't be sorry, it is what it is and there is no getting away from it. As I said, I am uncertain of it's authenticity and have had conflicting opinions of it. I have seen two non-voided versions, this and another with left to right lugs.

The sad thing is, as you say, the above mentioned dealers together with some reference books giving it the thumbs up doesn't really help.

Cheers, Andy