Quote:
Originally Posted by leigh kitchen
Is the enameling on the cap badge design actually enamel or could it be badly applied translucent paint or ink drawn on using felt tip type pens that can be bought nowadays, presumably for decorating glass. I've seen images of such decorated cap badges including anod. al. ones purporting to be officer's enamelled badges.
|
It could indeed be translucent paint on the cap badge. The badge itself is rough cast and shows no sign of having aged. Note the file marks on the letters A.A.C.
If it is genuine it is very badly finished compared to other sweetheart badges of the period.