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Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-09-14, 12:40 PM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Here are two more examples, despite being poorly... Here are two more examples, despite being poorly struck and in the case of the first double struck. The Warwicks Vols and a Genuine Hood Bn which despite looking so bright is right! Note how thin...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 18-09-14, 12:36 PM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy The KLR badge shown in the link is genuine and so... The KLR badge shown in the link is genuine and so is the plate! The badge is also worth what the seller is asking and despite having lugs it is a rather scarce Pagri badge :D! (I wonder how long it...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 07:48 PM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy I think the key is to be cautious of thick plates... I think the key is to be cautious of thick plates with nice neat/rectangular edges! Andy

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 07:25 PM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Ivan, ANYTHING or any information which... Ivan, ANYTHING or any information which prevents collectors from spending their "Hard Earned" on fakes, forgeries, reproductions or pure fantasy items can only be of benefit! Andy

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 04:27 PM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Back on Thread Here are the badges that were removed from sale, provided by Lew Shotton for the use of Forum members, Many thanks! The detail on the front of the badges is clearly different to that on the originals...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 10:03 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy A fake plate on a fake CHICKEN, next to a Genuine... A fake plate on a fake CHICKEN, next to a Genuine plate on a Dragon. Even from the images you can see the wonky plates are larger and thicker!

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 09:46 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Simon, I disagree, it looks as though it... Simon, I disagree, it looks as though it is still there, but you have the badge! :rolleyes: They are often polished smooth, as I believe the War Office stopped makers marking their badges,...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 09:22 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Simon, ???? the plate is still there,... Simon, ???? the plate is still there, just rubbed smooth! Removing a plate would IMO wreck it! Andy

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 08:39 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Plated Royal Naval Division Badges If any member is pondering over purchasing a Plated (plate attached and not the coating) RND, then a visit to Paddy's RND (http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/album.php?albumid=251) album may...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 08:35 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Alan, a very valid point but removing the... Alan, a very valid point but removing the plates which are often bedded in braze would probably give even the most novice of novices some clue to tampering? But one to watch out for! Andy

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 17-09-14, 07:39 AM

Replies: 45 Sticky: Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges Views: 35,735 Posted By 2747andy Spurious Gaunt London Plates on RND badges There appears to be a recent influx of dodgy badges to the market with "Suspect" "J.R.GAUNT LONDON" makers plates! Mostly on eBay but a reputable dealer and Forum member has been "Hood Winked" no pun...

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