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Originally Posted by lifeochil
Yes very interesting. So are they fake or genuine?
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In my belief ALL brass Marples & Beasley marked sliders are fakes as I’m yet to see any evidence they ever made metal ORs badges.
Re Anodised Aluminium badges and their marks I do not collect them so will leave it to those in this field to comment on what is good v’s bad.
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Originally Posted by pontecagnano
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.
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By that logic if a £3-4 brigade badge is worthy of such fakery then where does that leave a far more desirable KC Para badge...