Hi All,
Well I've certainly stirred up a good debate. On closer examination of the marked tang it is actually fixed in the correct position, the first 5mm of it are squashed flat against the back of the badge and have been soldered down to strengthen the tang, so the end of the tang is actually correctly positioned.
I am more than happy it is genuine, no body would go to such extreme lengths to fake this badge. On looking again today in daylight the badge is reasonably good, the crown is well detailed, its just the GVR cypher which is poor quality and finish, but it is more elaborate than a standard GVR cypher on a RE badge.
John
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