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Calpe 01-10-21 07:46 PM

14th/20th King's Hussars
 
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I hope I am not being a pest but I am after some information on a 14th/20th King's Hussars blackened A/A badge with the head facing right. and the orb and sceptre held differently.

Is this an original cap badge or a fake or a manufacturer's error?

Maker's mark: Firmin. London
Thank you in anticipation.

Best regards,

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Luke H 01-10-21 07:53 PM

The seller is a member of this forum and someone who I consider especially knowledgeable on AA’s. I’m sure he can answer all your questions on it as well as anyone can.

grey_green_acorn 01-10-21 08:12 PM

A scarce version, but probably a manufacturer’s error?
See
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=71554

Tim

ukbrits 01-10-21 08:32 PM

Hi Ian,
Thanks Tim for putting a link for members to look at. There is also another thread which covers this strange bird. If you search under the thread "14th /20th Hussars (head facing right)" you will get some more info.
Apologies I can't remember how to put a link on the message!

My personal opinion is that is a Firmin manufacturers error.
There I suspect there may have been a short run of these made before someone realised there had been a cock up!

Still, a scarce anodised "Hawk" and one that is not found in many collections.

Would appreciate if members wouldn't use my pictures on their posts on the Forum.
Kind Regards
Colin

Calpe 01-10-21 08:36 PM

Thank you for your reply. I will contact the seller as suggested.
regards
Ian

Luke H 01-10-21 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Calpe (Post 561069)
Thank you for your reply. I will contact the seller as suggested.
regards
Ian

Colin (ukbrits) who answered you above is the seller and proprietor of Steady The Buffs Militaria.

I’ve had many dealings with Colin and have always been very happy, he’s also as honest as they come.

Calpe 01-10-21 08:43 PM

Hi Colin,
Thank you for your comments. As a fairly new collector I was trying to get some info on what to me is a very interesting badge.

I apologise if I have offended you by using your photos. I only used them to help me with my query.

Regards,

Ian

Calpe 01-10-21 08:47 PM

Luke H,
I just asked a question about a badge that was new to me and different to the one I was aware of. At no time have I doubted the seller's integrity or even mentioned him in my query.
I have already apologised to Colin for the use of his photos.
Sorry if I have upset anyone else on this Forum. Amazing what a simple question can lead to.
Ian

grey_green_acorn 01-10-21 08:51 PM

Here is a link to the other thread
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=52964

Tim

ukbrits 01-10-21 08:51 PM

Hi Ian,
No problem at all Gents - enjoy the hobby. I know I do!
Kind Regards
Colin

Luke H 01-10-21 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calpe (Post 561075)
Luke H,
I just asked a question about a badge that was new to me and different to the one I was aware of. At no time have I doubted the seller's integrity or even mentioned him in my query.
I have already apologised to Colin for the use of his photos.
Sorry if I have upset anyone else on this Forum. Amazing what a simple question can lead to.
Ian

You seem to be a post behind Ian in your replies to me and Colin.

I think you’ve taken offence to my comments where none is intended. I’m certainly not upset and did not say that you doubted anyone’s integrity.

Merely my last sentence was me simply summing up my own experiences and observations.

Now I think we should leave it there.

Calpe 01-10-21 09:08 PM

Luke H,
Just before we leave it there one final comment. I have bought quite a number of items from Colin and I have always been very satisfied with them. In fact Colin has been very helpful when he inadvertently sent me the wrong item. All I wanted was infornmtion on a badge that I was unaware existed.

Now we can leave it at that.

Regards
Ian

Mike H 02-10-21 12:10 AM

With this badge,i always wondered if they used the 6GR arm badge die in error or the one half of the old 14/20th collar die
in error.

grey_green_acorn 02-10-21 07:49 AM

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6 GR arm badge - silver anodised

Tim

leigh kitchen 02-10-21 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn (Post 561091)
6 GR arm badge - silver anodised

Tim

This also turns up on slider, I don't know whether it's a genuine or made for collectors job.


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