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sapper533

26-06-19 03:37 PM

Opinions on WW1 East Lancs cap badge

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Hi folks

I have a all GM East Lancs cap badge but am suspicious of it, can I have the experts opinion please.
Cheers
Sean

Luke H

26-06-19 03:41 PM

It’s fake sorry.

sapper533

26-06-19 03:57 PM

Many thanks .....don't be sorry
Cheers
Sean

Paul Spellman

26-06-19 07:22 PM

I have no idea where the type of Nemes Headress on this badge came from on East Lancashire Badges but it is consistent with fakes to this regiment.
Paul

Frank Kelley

26-06-19 08:42 PM

I don't blame you for any suspicions, quite frankly, I think a glance at the reverse is very telling.

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Originally Posted by sapper533 (Post 482197)

Hi folks

I have a all GM East Lancs cap badge but am suspicious of it, can I have the experts opinion please.
Cheers
Sean

dubaiguy

27-06-19 07:05 PM

In addition to Paul's post, the flicked-back triangular shape on the sphinx's headdress is seen on fakes from the same die in gm, wm, bi-metal, reversed bi-metal and with all sorts of VB titles added too. Without too much exaggeration nearly every other East Lancs badge on ebay appears to be from this die.
Cheers
Mark

sapper533

27-06-19 09:00 PM

Thanks to you all for your detailed input, it's much appreciated.
Cheers
Sean

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