We have had a number of earlier threads on Camel Corps badges which would answer some of these questions, including illustrations. I would not touch the flat back crowned badge myself, a totally different die to the ones I have had for many years. It seems passing strange that one should suddenly turn up at this late stage.
There were FOUR different genuine ACC rising suns IMHO:
1. Large sand cast brass hat badge with camel facing to right
2. Similar design collar badge
3. Collar badge die-struck with crown (similar to the one illustrated) but not flat back, different detail to crown, camel facing to left
4. Collar badge diestruck copper without crown as BC's scans, camel facing to left.
Never seen a maker mark.
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