New to the forum and I would appreciate your comments.
19th (Princess of Wales’ Own) Hussars
KK789 Single Scroll
Three Badges:-
1. Copy – Sharp detail and poor strike. Wt. 11.6 g
2. Good? – Replaced loop on back, dull patina, scroll definition smooth. Wt. 12.4 g
3. Don’t know? – in brass with three loops. Wt. 12.4 g. Ideas please.
19th (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars
KK790 Double scroll
Two Badges:-
1. Copy – Sharp definition looks like all others on ebay Wt. 9.8 g
2. A real Indian elephant look. Note gaps where feet meet scroll. Wt. 17.8 g (heavy). Is it good?
19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars
KK791
Two Badges:-
1. Copy – GAUNT with dot. Sharp definition. Wt. 4.6 g
2. Good? - No maker. Wt. 5.5 g
Also National Army Museum state that the 1898 badge was worn by Officers between 1908 and 1922. Is there photographic evidence for this?
(Refer to:
www.nam.ac.uk online collections.
Many thanks