Hello All
I recently bought a collection of Home Guard related badges, some good, some bad which is what I expected. Amongst the badges was a Vickers Armstrong 1st Bn badge which I listed on ebay but removed before it sold as I decided that I would prefer to find out if it was good or bad.
I have searched the forum and realise a genuine version is quite a scarce badge. I believe the badge should be cast, apparently done in the Vickers factories. The badge I have is obviously cast as can be seen by some casting marks on the side of the badge and some bits missing on the smaller lettering, possibly where there may have been bubbles during the casting. The best pictures I can find on the forum are in post 23 of the attached link. The badge posted looks the same construction as mine.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...mstrong&page=2
I have searched google for pictures of other examples and the majority are either die stamped or solid construction (possibly die cast) but look too pristine without the imperfections you would usually get on badges which were manufactured anywhere other than in the factories of the usual recognised badge makers.
Can I please have members opinions as to whether they believe this badge to be good or another copy. I am undecided as to whether I will keep this badge or move it on so want to make that clear from the outset that I may be selling it so willing to offer to forum members first if it turns out to be genuine and anyone is interested.
Many thanks in advance
Paddy