The Thane of Fife
"Lay on Macduff" ( Shakespeare) (Macduff was the Thane of Fife)
"The fiercer every warrior's spirit grew
The fiercer and madder burn'd the brave"
(The Thane of Fife, a poem by William Tennant, 1822)
Gentlemen
This is a really fun thread! Can anybody join in?
I have put up a few Thanes but not neccessarily to bring light and learning.
The first one was part of a small collection of badges given me c1942. I had no idea who or what it was at that time. However it matches that put up by Andy in post no. 2 and that of Alan in post no. 17. I have absoutely no doubts about its authenticity.
The second badge could be described as a bit knocked about. However once again I believe it to be a genuine badge, it is clearly well polished, a badge treasured by the original owner. Look at the reverse. The slider departed at some stage but it has been repaired with split pins, not to the standard that Dave would do but sufficiently well to survive. This is not a reproduction.
The third one is similar to Keith's in post no. 23. If he is happy with it so am I.
There are three totally different but authentic badges so who know's how many more there could be?
I feel we must be getting close to the truth though.
Best wishes
Gordon
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