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05-08-20, 09:23 AM
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A Growing Problem
Saw this on eBay a day or so ago and even I had to do a double take. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-W...gAAOSwuYFfKSqG
The badge is undoubtedly a fake with the infamous ‘spanners’ suspension, however, it sadly highlights how deceptive old fakes can become having gained patina especially when a half decent slider is fixed. Whilst the badge I suspect has also been chemically aged judging from the back it has been done relatively well. Certainly this is a badge that could very easily catch out a new collector. With some fakes now at +50 years old this is a growing problem in the hobby, especially for those starting out and IMO highlights the need for a forensic approach identifying the die the badge originated from. 
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05-08-20, 09:26 AM
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Absolutely.
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#3
05-08-20, 09:32 AM
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I noticed the "escape clause" :
"WW1 TANK CORPS bronze cap badge with slider - believed to be genuine" .
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05-08-20, 09:37 AM
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WW1 1st LONDON DIVISIONAL CYCLISTS COMPANY
Luke,
Looking at the other cap badges the seller has to offer most seem to me OK although it is a screen image we have to go on, what's your take on the WW1 1st LONDON DIVISIONAL CYCLISTS COMPANY badge, its described as bronze whereas having a slider it should be G/M, maybe just dirty or over-aged. Rob
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05-08-20, 11:11 AM
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General dealing
Luke. this seller seems to be a general dealer and I guess he has bought a small collection, probably at auction from somebody who dabbled in collecting badges and got fed up with them probably not knowing he had some duds.
Rob
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05-08-20, 02:00 PM
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I would say this problem is already well grown....many old restrikes and fakes that will catch out all but the most expert; probably even then at times.
CB
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05-08-20, 03:54 PM
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I would have been fooled by the tank badge due to the back looking so good. I am definitely no expert and have a nice collection of fakes because of it. I have learned so much just from the short time I've been a member of this forum, and thank everyone for their help. I now prefer dealing with members here or known reputable dealers.
One thing that I think helps learning collectors like me is to share why a badge is bad. Sadly, I also realize this also can let fakers know what to fix! I read all the posts even if not in my area of collecting, because there is always something to be learned about badges and patches in general. Terry
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