One problem to be encountered is that the gilt wash on officers badges is often worn off with cleaning and age, leaving the "gilding" metal base is exposed, it tarnishing similar to an OR's badge.
Additionally, an OR good at his polishing can get a spectacular burnished shine on a badge rivaling that of an officer's badge, but if course it will tarnish much more quickly without the gilt wash over it.
I might add that officer badges are to be ultimately distinguished by design, materials and other qualities differing from that of OR badges.
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