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Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Today, 08:58 AM
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Posted By Alan O
This is what I would look for in a genuine one. ...

This is what I would look for in a genuine one. The die is slightly different and for some reason the back has been prepared with braise for 4 lugs on the arm of the cross but 2 lugs have been...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 07:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 678
Posted By Alan O
I have yet to see a 17th Battalion OR's cap badge...

I have yet to see a 17th Battalion OR's cap badge with lugs that I would regard as genuine.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 05:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 678
Posted By Alan O
The lugs for starters ring alarm bells for me.

The lugs for starters ring alarm bells for me.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Alan O
Yes - I always look for the 4 braise marks but 2...

Yes - I always look for the 4 braise marks but 2 lugs.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification Yesterday, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 197
Posted By Alan O
The originals have 2 lugs in the centre of the...

The originals have 2 lugs in the centre of the badge. For some reason the fakes are often seen with the lugs set too high on the badge.

It is the Lowland Regiment which has 4 lugs.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 04:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 678
Posted By Alan O
Yes I changed it as requested. This is the Marsh...

Yes I changed it as requested. This is the Marsh catalogue copy
...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 190
Posted By Alan O
For those who aren't aware this is probably one...

For those who aren't aware this is probably one of the rarest Pals Badges. The vast majority of photos of the battalion show them wearing the standard cap badges. It does appear that very few of...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges Yesterday, 02:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By Alan O
Nice badge. I am glad to say despite the very...

Nice badge. I am glad to say despite the very hostile reception my one got in the previous thread, I chose to ignore the 'expert' opinion on the validity of a one piece badge and still proudly have...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies Yesterday, 12:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 190
Posted By Alan O
It is a copy I am afraid. see here: ...

It is a copy I am afraid.

see here: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76941&highlight=pioneers
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-04-24, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 80
Posted By Alan O
Repro. The chest is too deep and the lugs are...

Repro. The chest is too deep and the lugs are wrongly placed.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-04-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 473
Posted By Alan O
Indeed but they wore the Welsh badge and not the...

Indeed but they wore the Welsh badge and not the Cyclist Corps badge.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 16-04-24, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 473
Posted By Alan O
I am unaware of any cyclist unit which blackened...

I am unaware of any cyclist unit which blackened its badges and have never seen a photo of anything other than a brass one. The cyclists were mostly UK based involved in home defence so 'tactical'...
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-04-24, 09:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,315
Posted By Alan O
For reference this is the modern copy still being...

For reference this is the modern copy still being churned out today. The poor quality title font is something best suited to Playschool!
Forum: Cavalry, Yeomanry, Tank/RAC Badges 16-04-24, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,315
Posted By Alan O
Malc I have an identical one to yours where...

Malc

I have an identical one to yours where there is braise to the rear of the crown but on lugs.

It is not from the Firmin die so at best it is a Gaunt badge?

Pic 1 is the reverse of...
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 16-04-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Alan O
Denis I am very interested but lacking any...

Denis

I am very interested but lacking any officers badges to offer you!

Alan
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 15-04-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 723
Posted By Alan O
These are being sold by Bosleys as gilt and brass...

These are being sold by Bosleys as gilt and brass Peter Symonds OTC. I suspect that they are CG or East Lancs etc

The rose cap badge with slider, that is attributed to Hants Cadets, is larger...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-04-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 156
Posted By Alan O
Have you thought about a polish eagle?

Have you thought about a polish eagle?
Forum: Anodised Aluminium Badges 15-04-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 135
Posted By Alan O
Ian It is an a/a NCO's arm badge that has...

Ian

It is an a/a NCO's arm badge that has been incorrectly fitted with a slider.
I assume a factory mistake as it was not worn as a cap badge.
Alan
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 15-04-24, 10:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 678
Posted By Alan O
A copy.

A copy.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-04-24, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Alan O
Even Bosleys auctions were a fraction of the...

Even Bosleys auctions were a fraction of the price so clearly 2 people wanted it badly at Bonhams.
Forum: Schools, OTC and Cadets 14-04-24, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 319
Posted By Alan O
It was small OTC but was in existence up to WW2...

It was small OTC but was in existence up to WW2 and was wearing the PoW plume version then. One of the harder ones to find and both versions remain on my wants list.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 14-04-24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By Alan O
Appears to be original to me.

Appears to be original to me.
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 13-04-24, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 203
Posted By Alan O
Looks OK to me. It's just a maker's variation in...

Looks OK to me. It's just a maker's variation in the die design.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By Alan O
RE GV has sold.

RE GV has sold.
Forum: The Classifieds: Sales and Wanted 13-04-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By Alan O
Manchester has sold.

Manchester has sold.
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