Bit late but I’ve only just seen this thread.
destination9999 is still regularly at it selling fake Newfoundland badges.
The reason these badges look fairly convincing at a glance is because he’s definitely used an original badge and the lost wax technique to produce his copies. Note the poor reverse definition and also how many of the letters messily merge into the scroll borders, especially the W, O and D and thick rounded edges to the badge.
Additionally he’s fallen down using modern footed loops.
The iridescence sheen on the back around the beasts head is where he’s then used chemicals to artificially age the badge to that bronzed / dark colour.
Overall the quality of the casting is better than most cast fakes but fortunately still doesn’t come close to the quality of originals.
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