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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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...
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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!
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17-09-14, 09:46 AM
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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,...
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Simon, ???? the plate is still there,...
Simon,
???? the plate is still there, just rubbed smooth! Removing a plate would IMO wreck it!
Andy
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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...
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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
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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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