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Originally Posted by lifeochil
In the last photo of the pair, is the fake stamp on a fake badge or is a badge from that maker worth more so the slider has been put on a genuine badge?
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The fake stamp has been applied to the original unstamped slider of a genuine badge not made by M&B. Proper slider transplants, on anodised badges, are fairly specialist and require skill not to make it obvious. Replacement sliders cost more and may be detectable. Stamping the original slider in situ is cheaper and easier.
Collectors will pay more for an uncommon maker's stamp to a particular Corps or Regiment.
The individual(s) behind the M&B caper probably bought badges by the pound, stamped them, and sold them at fairs for a higher price. An unusual stamp can turn a £4 badge into a £12 one. Elite units, will go for even more.