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Originally Posted by High Wood
The 5th Battalion London Regiment. (London Rifle Brigade), has the classic faults associated with a worn out die and therefore may be a later restrike.
These faults are clearly seen in the letters that are ringed in red, where the top of the letter is joined buy a blob of excess metal to the outer rim of the circle.
I have several examples of this badge with the same faults in my collection.
The A of Africa looks a little ropey too.
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I would be interested to hear if you have any evidence for it being a restike? They are never found with poor reverse detail, modern sliders or loops, or spurious marks from examples I’ve seen. Indeed you will struggle to find a badge from this die sans die flaws. Clearly the flaws occurred very early on in the dies life.
Also just because something has a die flaw, like the Hampshire Cyclists or Lincolnshire Yeomanry does not mean it’s a restrike.