Highland and Lowland Regiments
 

Could anyone comment about these. I'm not sure that they're right.

Chris

Both fakes I’m afraid.

Thought so, thanks Luke

As a rule the genuine Lowland badges had 4 lugs and the Highland lugs were placed centrally. Yours are slightly above centre which is seen on some, but not all, fakes.

There are other tell-tales as well.

Alan

Thanks Alan

Is this one fake too ?
 

Hello,
I'd like to know if this one is fake too, because sold on well known seller...

I wouldn't buy it, I'd rather look for a 4 lugged one and not be guessing.
Cheers,
Alex

How can we consider seller is reliable, then ?
 

Thank you Alex for your advice, but it seems to be hard to find out actual period badges thru all sites (not mentionning ebay where I was just looking for Lowland badges samples). Most seem to have good reputation or nice box for authentic items. One sales Fox brass restrike badges (and indicating it, which is nice from him) but, 100 years+ old badges are also antiques, even if not Victoria period, is itn't ? I began to be a collector for 3 years on only two sites which seem to know what they propose but, after the "two lugs affair" one sold on ebay, it seems to be suspect...:rolleyes:

Hi OGILVY
I've sent you a Private Message.
Cheers,
Alex

Again, look at the cunning lengths the faker as gone to by bending the lugs in order to convince you they are right. I'm guessing the two lugs aren't central as it's easier to solder onto a flat surface? Really sorry you were coned out of hard earned money by a fraudster. ��

There are genuine examples for sale at the moment on Geoff Newman Militaria, Minden Militaria & Cultman Collectables... however the prices being asked are top end. There’s also a genuine badge on a ‘buy it now’ on eBay for £48.

Personally I think it’s perhaps worth waiting and keeping an eye out on eBay as they can be had at bargain prices because they fall into the ‘faked to death category’. Best of luck in your hunt.