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Originally Posted by KapitiDave
Two questions re this 4th Battalion Otago Territorials Rifles badge I acquired a while ago:
1) Does it strictly "go" with the "Rifle Volunteers" or is it a different era?
2) How would I safely clean it to look more like one recently on Trademe that looks outstanding?
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IMO it is a transitional badge that was most likely made in 1910.
As such it would fit in as a 4th Battalion Otago Rifle "Volunteers" badge, or you could display it as a "Territorial" badge of the 14th Regiment South Otago Rifles.
In regards to cleaning I would suggest giving it to Rodger he has the skills to make it look perfect, or you could try Ceraclen Silver Dip which also works brilliantly on brass and copper.