4th/5th Seaforths
 

2 fake badges for reference

Phil,
here's a good one, note the cat looks like a cat and not a cross between a drowned rat and a kangaroo! Note also the depth of the badge, the lettering and the seeding!

Andy

Im not sure about this one, the neck looks thinner than the one andy shows.

Malc

Malc,
although I'm not 100% sure on your example, from the image I would certainly say it's a "Keeper", I have seen a lot worse (like at the start of the thread!)..

Best regards

Andy

For what it's worth Malc I think that one is ok, it's the same as the one I got from that collection in Canada, remember the ones with the screw soldered on the back ? Every badge from that collection ( that I saw ! ) was good so I am quite happy this is too, both have a small line on the top of the upright part of the letter E, same die mate ! As always though, this is only my opinion :D
Wilf.

Hi, I've been following this thread and it's been a good one. This is one I've been looking for as at present I have the post 1920 version. I've attached what I think is the actual pattern I need. Firstly what do you think and should it have the pin back? It looks like the good one's from Andy above and this is why it caught my eye.

Thanks

I have my answer on the pin. Just spotted a pinless one in the galleries and it's the pattern I need 1908-1920. What's the teams take on it quality.

Thanks gents

Simon.

the fault mark in the e was the reason given to me for my existing example, now removed from album, being a copy, thats what set this whole thread off. So now i have a crap badge on the way! :confused:

regards

phil

Phil, I thought the mark on the E was a good sign.

Simon.

The pin backed version is actually the 1st Ross-shire Highlanders Rifle Volunteers badge, later to become the 4th TA and worn by both. The pin backed ones are pretty much safe providing the pin is original.

Simon the fault mark that Phil had on his badge the E is a Bad sign, Phil please post a picture of it so it can be seen
Cheers

Malc

Sorry Malc, I was going by what Andy said about your's as keeper's. They have the mark on the E. I would say also Phil, wait until you get it and post it.

Simon.

Simon, Phils badge had for a better way of putting it an E with a snot mark like this

Malc

I think there's a bit of confusion here over the fault mark, on the ones I've seen called as fakes, it is down across the top right of the E, I believe !
Wilf

Hi All,
Here are my badges for comparison. The brooched version which is probably a 1st Rossshire Highland Rifle Volunteers badge was found on a council rubbish tip at Oamaru, South Island.
Cheers, Tinto