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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 21-10-21, 07:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,382
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gents, As always thanks for the...

Hi Gents,

As always thanks for the enlightenment on this badge, I think I will slot it within my Hampshire collection as it’s a nicely made original badge.

Again thanks to you all for your...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 20-10-21, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,382
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gents, Simon the slider is white metal, I...

Hi Gents,

Simon the slider is white metal, I can see now that the volunteers badge was a full strike. So mine is a chromed standard badge who wore this badge and what era was it worn.

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 19-10-21, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,382
Posted By colinboz
Hi Luke, Does not seem to be heavenly...

Hi Luke,

Does not seem to be heavenly chromed, is it a standard badge due to it being two parts brazed together, so volunteer battalion in white metal one strike.

Was this worn by the band or...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 19-10-21, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,798
Posted By colinboz
Long scroll variant

Here is my long scroll ASSAYE cap badge, this has no flaw on the trumpet and lettering is spaced further apart.

What is the view on this one.

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 19-10-21, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,382
Posted By colinboz
Hampshire Volunteer Battalion Cap Badge

Hi Gents,

Opinions on this one please,

Hampshire 1st-4th Volunteer Battalion cap badge in white metal with a clipped slider and three sweat holes one behind the slider, with a nice crisp...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 29-09-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gents, Thanks for the swift response and...

Hi Gents,

Thanks for the swift response and so pleased the badge is good, I will be offering this badge for sale so if anybody is interested then please PM me.

Thanks,

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-09-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By colinboz
Officers York and Lancaster

Hi Gents,

Could you please advise if this WM York and Lancaster cap badge on lugs is ok and an officers badge, central rose has small traces of red enamel and has a good strike.

Thanks,
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-10-20, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By colinboz
PM sent Colin.

PM sent Colin.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 27-09-20, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By colinboz
Hi CB, This was bought from a dealer a few...

Hi CB,

This was bought from a dealer a few weeks ago, read on the forum that lugs were all ways brass and the removed ones were. Also lugs were fitted north and south on original glengarry badges...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 22-09-20, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By colinboz
Hi No comment on this from any member ? ...

Hi

No comment on this from any member ?

Colin.
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 18-09-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By colinboz
39th Foot Glengarry

Hi Gents,

Purchased this recently have been after one for ages. I would like to know why it has cut off original lugs and replacements fitted. Is this due to being used on a different type of...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 03-08-20, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By colinboz
Gents, Thanks for pointing me in the right...

Gents,

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction on this one, another one for the fakes box.


Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-08-20, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By colinboz
Hi Luke, Not surprised but what are the...

Hi Luke,

Not surprised but what are the flaws with this one, would be good to know.

Thanks for the swift response.

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-08-20, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By colinboz
Good or bad 44th

Hi Gent,

Not sure about this one I am aware that glengarry badges have been faked to death so your opinions on this 44th Essex Reg Glengarry would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 28-05-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By colinboz
Hi CB, Thanks for the information have one...

Hi CB,

Thanks for the information have one with three lugs in my sights and not to costly.

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-05-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By colinboz
Hi Manchester’s, Thanks for the...

Hi Manchester’s,

Thanks for the enlightenment on these three, as suspected two not good but great to hear Seaforth is good but why do these badges have two or three lugs is this due to different...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-05-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By colinboz
Hi, Thanks for the reply, a few observations...

Hi,

Thanks for the reply, a few observations of my own below.

Seaforth has both original lugs just a bad picture, thought these badges have three lugs not two as per my badge. Does look a bit...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-05-20, 07:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 863
Posted By colinboz
Your opinion on these

Hi Gents,

Have a bit of time on my hands and have pulled these three badges from my collection, I feel none of these are right your opinions would be appreciated.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 10-01-20, 06:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gerard, Will see if the dealer plays ball...

Hi Gerard,

Will see if the dealer plays ball with the refund and are true to there promise before I name and shame. They do advertise badges as genuine and a full refund if unhappy so I feel it is...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 08-01-20, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gents, I will get in touch with the...

Hi Gents,

I will get in touch with the seller and it was bought for a bit more than a few quid and guaranteed original, should have asked the forum before parting with the cash. I have had a few...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 07-01-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By colinboz
Hi Simon, I was under the impression that...

Hi Simon,
I was under the impression that collar badges were smaller than the cap badge, all of these badges are exactly the same size as the cap badge could you please enlighten me.

Hi Frank,
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-01-20, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 825
Posted By colinboz
Cool Bronze badges your opinions

I have these two badges Northamptonshire and South Staffordshire bronze with lugs they both have makers plaques Firmin London and J R Gaunt London I feel that these are all officers badges could you...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-01-20, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By colinboz
Hi Gents Leicestershire in the fake box then...

Hi Gents

Leicestershire in the fake box then good to take the bad out of circulation, will sell on the SLI and RH as they are spares.

Thanks for the swift response as usual,

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 05-01-20, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By colinboz
Opionions on these badges please

Hi Gents,

Could you please give me you views on these badges, looking to sell if they are ok but want to be sure first.

Thanks,

Colin.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 30-12-19, 04:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 680
Posted By colinboz
Hi CB Great news so back into my collection....

Hi CB

Great news so back into my collection.

Thanks,

Colin.
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