Agree on earth aged look of #19 Andy.
Go easy Jibba Jabba. My original post had one line that an experienced former Royal Lincolnshire Regiment soldier and collector did indicate that he was aware of a blackened badge in this Swan Neck pattern. I will try and get him on the phone tmrw night from Australia and see what supporting evidence he has. I may have mis-understood him.
There is a very different story on the bronzed Sphinx badge for Officers. More research is warranted on the dates but photos support it clearly.
Apologies if the two themes have got twisted here. That was not my intention.
But then I am not a badge guru !
Regards Dean
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