Just because an item appears on Ebay it does not mean that it is a copy! Original Cast badges were produced to meet a need, to assume that only cast badges, particularly those with a fault are the only genuine examples is rather hasty!
I do not claim to be an expert, but I have experience and until I see a better example "In my Hands" then the ones I have will remain within my collection!
My take on the Forum is that it is a site to widen peoples knowledge, I would never presume myself to be that much of an expert on the subject to tell anyone, from a photo, that their badge was not genuine, perhaps if a Victorian Crown, Bi metal, AAC, 4th Volunteer Battalion badge appeared then I might be tempted to make an exception, until then I will offer advice and my opinion, for free and will take advice and opinions likewise!
Andy
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