opinion on this non voided Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders
 

Hello,
May I ask your opinion about this non voided Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders cap badge.
This badge was purchased in 1997 from a badge dealer in Derby.
Thank you.
Normandie18

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=185512https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=185513

The first Pattern authorised in 1881 which was non voided !
The Pattern 7181/1910 of 1910 (and later) was voided

Thanks for your input.
What about the badge strike ? I have doubts about its authenticity...
Normandie18

The original Victorian badges had the cat's tail raised.

There were a further 2 sealed patterns until the fourth one which has the tail down and the pierced front.

There were a further 2 versions: WW2 plastic and the a/a.

Interesting - can fat cats, thin cats, cats facing their front, facing their left, the bare stemmed crossed thistles at base of badge, overlapping leaf at base of badge also be dated?

Looks like it has footed lugs so that would raise question marks for me.
Cheers,
Alex

I would like to thanks everyone for your input and details. You have understood that I am not a big fan of this cap badge, hence my question...
All the best
Normandie18

I think you’ll find this thread relevant to your badge https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ghlight=Argyll

Thank you Luke ! According to the die flaw on the first L of ARGYLL, it's seems to be a reproduction....
All the best.
Normandie18

these appear to tick the right boxes

Thanks lads am goingvto have to check all the badges I put onto board a few months back now! Can we have these conversations before we mount the badges please! Cheers billy