Large “Silver?” Pouch Badge
 

Here is an item I have just cleaned with soap and toothbrush, just about to get the black of it with Silverwash toothbrush and matchstick - I hope!

Any other ideas welcome, cheers ?

Silverwash
 

Right result using Silverwash and matchstick gave up on the toothbrush creating a mess all over the wife’s tablecloth, until the end when it came in handy under hot water tap to wash of crud - this being the result, note I had my Tea so this didn’t take so long!

No Hallmarks that I can find but believe it to be Silver (took a gamble on badge from EBay)

Personally think it came up good a few places where there are bits of black but enough for now, hope you enjoy the results!

All the bests Billy

Billy,

Its a pre 1871 Royal Artillery Pouch Badge.

It may have been brass/gilt/white metal or silver originally but it has been converted by the addition of a pin and silver plating into a sweetheart type badge.

regards

Thanks Simon, picked a spot on the rear Limber and with a sharp knife scraped away but remained Silver no Brass underneath, original colour was black before I 1st cleaned it then took pictures after a 2nd clean with Fairy liquid and Toothbrush before a final clean in Silverwash! Last photo’s.

Originally had 3 screw posts before broach fitting added, I did think it was Silver-plated but with no brass coming through I would think it must be Silver, pity I can’t pass it to you but am leaning towards it being Silver? Anything else I might try to check? White paper turns Black, but would do so with Plating!

All the best Billy

Better picture’s (all the lights on! don’t tell the Wife!)

The Limber with scraping marks, no brass visible underneath.

Simon you’ve given me a date for this and oldest item to the Artillery I now have! many thanks for that. Even if not Silver.
I could have it returned to three posts but know if that would be a good idea? Likely to leave as it is.

Victorian badges were of such fine quality and this is an example. Very nice.

CB

It really is, has come up beautifully! 9