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Alex Rice

23-02-21 05:42 PM

Calcutta Scottish

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Hi All
Is this genuine?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

Khyber

24-02-21 08:08 AM

Speaking fro myself..hard to say..this looks cast..

Lots of Calcutta Scottish badges coming up on ebay off and on so becoming difficult to tell..I for one always worry when a badge looks too clean and too new though ofcourse some 100 year old badges are still found in excellent condition

Alex Rice

24-02-21 09:33 AM

Hi Khyber
Thanks. Yes, it is cast but I have no idea what the quality of badges were for this unit. Despite it being cast, it seems quite good quality and made from 3 separate pieces which are pinned through to hold them together, the pins are visible on the back.
Cheers,
Alex

manchesters

24-02-21 09:40 AM

Calcutta Scottish badges were well made and good quality.

that badge is a modern cast copy, probably of an officers silver badge.
It has all the hallmarks to the rear that scream to me, modern.

regards

Alex Rice

24-02-21 10:23 AM

Thanks Simon, good to know.
Cheers,
Alex

Frank Kelley

03-03-21 08:40 AM

Just from the photographs, I would think it is not.

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Originally Posted by Alex Rice (Post 539856)

Hi All
Is this genuine?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

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