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A reproduction that has been extensively...
A reproduction that has been extensively discussed here https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63323&page=3
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Well done, Marinus. This is what I call the...
Well done, Marinus. This is what I call the Height-like Tail Type.
Cheers
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Marinus, I would suggest the following: - Gaunt...
Marinus, I would suggest the following:
- Gaunt with Die Flaws
- Gaunt without Die Flaws
- Long Lion Type
- Height-like Tail Type
I propose a separate discussion on the Gaunt badge type.
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Marinus, I believe your badge is original. As...
Marinus, I believe your badge is original.
As for the pattern, we'll call it the 'Long Rear Leg' type, one of the 5 non voided types that can be found.
See below a few pics for comparison with my...
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This is precisely the interesting point: I...
This is precisely the interesting point: I believe the voided badge on the sealed card is white metal or nickel-plated brass. If we assume it was made by Gaunt which is quite possible, why is it that...
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Can you provide a link to Luc's badge? I believe...
Can you provide a link to Luc's badge? I believe the badge on eBay is a replica.
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Sorry Jack, I misinterpreted what you wanted to...
Sorry Jack, I misinterpreted what you wanted to say about officers' badges. Yes, private purchase silver or silver plate examples with a solid back have voided crowns. It doesn't mean officers worn...
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Marinus, I don't see any obvious difference...
Marinus, I don't see any obvious difference between the two badges. I was told it could be a Firmin pattern and indeed it has some similarities with a silver example that I saw.
I've attached a...
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I would agree that the March 1943 prototype was...
I would agree that the March 1943 prototype was very likely produced by Gaunt. I believe by other ranks voided pattern, you refer to the one with a quite larger crown obviously very different from...
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As already stated earlier in this thread, a...
As already stated earlier in this thread, a sealed card introducing the Para badge with a voided crown was released in March 1943. It seems that the distribution was very slow and not a lot of photos...
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Marinus, there's absolutely nothing wrong with...
Marinus, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the convergence of rigging lines. A sealed card was produced on March 25th, 1943 (ref O. Lock's book p86) with a similar badge. I have one myself. I'll...
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Thanks Paul. Could you post close-ups of the...
Thanks Paul.
Could you post close-ups of the lion on both badges?
I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the brass one. I don't know about the other one. Could you post a close-up of the rear of...
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Luke, thank you for your input on my badge and...
Luke, thank you for your input on my badge and for clarifying your point about the lugs. Honestly, lugs might be the only tangible element to separate older badges from less obvious copies of this...
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Another example of the badge for sale here...
Another example of the badge for sale here https://www.ebay.ca/itm/WW2-Parachute-Regiment-Beret-Badge/174455942867?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
It looks like a restrike with maybe "dustbin lid"...
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Luke, see below a better photo of the badge. ...
Luke, see below a better photo of the badge.
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I've also added a few close-ups of the lugs (if you could clarify what you mean by 'dustbin lid' lugs, the debate would gain in clarity). The...
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Very interesting discussion, Gents about a...
Very interesting discussion, Gents about a controversial badge.
I have a similar one which came with a 1945 Kangol beret.
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I've made a few close-up comparisons with the photos...
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Ugly lion indeed. No worries Marinus, there are...
Ugly lion indeed. No worries Marinus, there are plenty of original badges on the market. I’m sure you’ll find a good one soon. For reference, have a look at Paul’s comprehensive collection (pahannah).
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