Alan,
Yes, there is general agreement that most if not all other ranks cap badges made in GM, WM or BIM with sliders marked MARPLES & BEASLEY over BIRMINGHAM are likely to be restrikes, reproductions or fakes. The maker mark has been added to enhance their “desirability” to collectors usually with a consequent price hike. However, there are a few examples which may be genuine badges but have their original sliders replaced.
More than 60 different marked badges have been seen so far. No doubt there are many more out there!
Tim
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