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Old 07-07-21, 04:01 PM
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Question 58th Foot (Rutland) officers collar badge 1874-81
I bought this 58th Foot (Rutland) officers collar badge which as you can see has had the top and bottom scrolls blackened as is the reverse.

These scrolls should be silver gilt, anyone have an idea why this was done?

Thanks for looking.

Rob
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