Your observations are correct Steven.
Whilst the picture of the RAChD (Jewish) badge in the Marsh catalogue leaves a lot to be desired (like many) it is still possible to pinpoint telltale features of the die used.
Note the very arched right side of the crown, the outline of oak wreath, no acorns in the oak wreath are common features shared with your ‘questionable’ badge. Plus the overall detail quality as you commented is almost childlike, another common Marsh fake attribute.
Lastly if you look closely at the jewels in the crown’s band I think you’ll find they’re not properly formed and almost ‘hollow’ in parts which is another modern fake die hallmark.
Another acid test is the eBay search! And alas there’s a lot of badges from this die listed, many very modern looking. Not what you’d expect for Jewish Chaplains.
So, in my belief you’ve hit the nail on the head with your assessment. The questionable badge is indeed the Marsh die fake.
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