[mooke07]

Great to have your insightful posts thanks Martin and I second Julian in welcoming you back.

I too have trouble fitting in posts at times but we all try our best.

There is quite a bit of difference between both S&G Leicesters Officers cap badges I have in my Leicesters album so I have shown pics below alongside each other. The latest addition is heavily polished and the gilt just about all removed. My original Gaunt marked one is nicely gilded and quite curved presumably to fit the cap. Yes there is quite a gap on the rear of the bottom scroll that leaves a a gap between the grass plinth upon which the tiger stands and the bottom scroll.

Both are two piece with pins in exactly the same position. Both have flaws to the first E one below and one above curiously.

Like you Martin I do like my tigers and these two could be as far apart as an Indian and an African one!

Cheers Dean.