Unusual Welch OSD Badges
I have a couple of Welch Regiment OSD badges that are unusual. the 1st had blades that were more like shanks than normal blades, only one remains. I have looked closely and there are no signs of previous fittings.
The 2nd has a shank rather than blades and has that nasty sheen that you associate with modern bronzing and again no sign of any previous fittings.
Both of these are Gaunt patterns and match the 3rd Gaunt sample shown. I have no idea why the 1st is like it is and suspect that the second may be a 70s Gaunt re-strike. Any other thoughts welcome.
Hwyl,
Kevin
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