Looking at the burrs around the voiding, it seems that they are quite deliberate. They are even all the way around and give a depth to the cypher. Viewed from the front, they look quite 'right'. I don't know if it is clear from the attached photo.
Gold braze too.
For interest, I have attached a photo of my cousin Tyrone, I was reminded of his existence a little while ago, he is stationed in Scotland now. He has also been promoted since then. I don't know why he was up in front of a firing squad, but he survived. I'm guessing this photo was taken in the late eighties or early nineties. Doesn't look the smartest corporal i have ever seen.
The badge he is wearing is the same as one he gave me as a child, in fact the first badge I ever had, its anodised bimetal and was attached to a camo baseball cap that was MOD marked, i remember a label. The cap was stolen by one of my old school friends.
The Medal he is wearing has 3 vertical stripes on the ribbon, blue or green/purple/blue or green?
Regards
Phil
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