I think I understand you question about the finsihes and the answer is varied:
The Rifles is a frosted silver finsih (ie not shiny).
The Duke of Lancasters is a gilt and enamel badge as were the 2003 QLR badges.
The LI and Yorkshires were in an all silver shiny finish.
The Royal Regiment of Scotland is a gilt lion on a silver (shiny) cross. This is a two colour badge.
The Yorkshire Regt is gilt with a silver rose or Bronze with a silver rose depending on the order of dress.
The Welsh are still wearing the old RRW a/a badges for the moment.
None of them have gone back to the old brass and nickel construction.
Also see
http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...read.php?t=598
Alan