Essex Yeomanry
Luke,
I have also thought that these badges which turn up from time to time were probably fakes, however, this appeared with a job lot which I bought and as I said, a little TLC and the loops were replaced.
I sent Keith Hook a photo of the badge in the condition I bought it which he first thought was a cast copy of the badge which he had long regarded as a dud.
When I gave it some TLC I sent him further photos which I have added to my first post and Keith sent me a photo of an Essex Yeomanry Trooper wearing a small solid badge as the one I have.
As to whether this badge was made by Martin Marsh we will never Know, but after Keith sent me the photo it certainly seems not to be a fantasy item.
Rob
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