I would have no problems with this badge. As already discussed there are variations. I currently have two in my collection but have owned and sold two or three more over the years. My current ones have differences in the hand cut voiding. One has no voiding in the arch of the crown and other has not been voided either side of the scroll by the trumpet cords. I have had both loops (either brass or copper wire) and hexs like yours, and also the drilling of holes without further cutting out of a small area is rather common on NZ reinfs badges. As mentioned the RD number on this badge is also variable. I mean these guys were in business, had multiple employees and were there to make money. Quality varied greatly with the badges. Nice badge. Just the TCB, CMB and NZMR band badges to get now :-) Good luck
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