There are three types of OR's Lpl Pals badge. The first badge was provided by the Earl of Derby in November 1914. It is cast in brass with a flat back.
The second was die struck in gilding metal (GM) with NS loop, issued officially in summer 1915.
The 3rd type was again - official - die struck (also GM) with a slider.
All of them were "painted" with a dark brown colour (cf Household Cavalry and many Yeomanry badges).
I have to admit a niggling doubt about the very heavy edge of the reverse. But others will have other opinions.
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