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billy4294

24-03-20 02:56 PM

Victoria's Rifles ? (or restrike ?fake?

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Opinions on this badge please. I think it's a restrike or maybe an outright fake..

billyh

MH331

24-03-20 05:24 PM

Billy,

I am not expert in London Regt Badges but the voided centre seems like a good indicator of authenticity. Copies I have seen and owned are non voided. No doubt Luke H or others more knowledgeable will provide a more definitive answer.

Mark

Luke H

24-03-20 05:41 PM

It’s absolutely fine. Not the finest quality example but as Mark says a good one.

billy4294

24-03-20 07:05 PM

Thanks Gents. Glad I was wrong!

Jelly Terror

25-03-20 08:33 AM

Could you please provide a picture of the reverse showing the slider in full?

Many thanks.

Luke H

25-03-20 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror (Post 503937)

Could you please provide a picture of the reverse showing the slider in full?

Many thanks.

Think I see where you’re going JT ;) . The crown voids too have potential.
Cheers,
Luke

billy4294

25-03-20 06:10 PM

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Rear of badge and crown. Looks like I was right in first off?

Luke H

25-03-20 06:22 PM

No it’s genuine. The slider shape, strong crimp line and crown voids are reminiscent of a badge produced by the manufacturer F.E. Woodward.

billy4294

25-03-20 06:28 PM

Thank you Luke.

Jelly Terror

31-03-20 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke H (Post 503938)

Think I see where you’re going JT ;) . The crown voids too have potential.
Cheers,
Luke

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke H (Post 503990)

No it’s genuine. The slider shape, strong crimp line and crown voids are reminiscent of a badge produced by the manufacturer F.E. Woodward.

Spot on, Luke. That’s exactly where I was going. I’d say that is a very strong candidate for being a Woodward badge.

Luke H

31-03-20 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jelly Terror (Post 504699)

Spot on, Luke. That’s exactly where I was going. I’d say that is a very strong candidate for being a Woodward badge.

Completely agree JT. Certainly a type worth keeping an eye out for to see if one surfaces with a marked slider.

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