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Old 16-02-20, 02:39 PM
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Default Another dodgy one? Kings Own

Hi Folks

The purge continues, this time a King's Own solid tablet, I'm assuming this is a fake.

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Sean
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Old 17-02-20, 04:53 PM
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It is a cast badge, again possibly bazaar made.

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Old 17-02-20, 06:38 PM
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I belive that these might date from the 1950's
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Looks ok to me.
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I belive that these might date from the 1950's
So these were actual issue badges?
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Old 17-02-20, 08:57 PM
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Theya re found with the 1950's Gaunt stamp. I have heard it that they were bought in prefernce to the a/a ones but I have no solid infomation on them.
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I have heard the same. The difference between these and the repros is there is no proud horizontal centreline between the letters.
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Old 18-02-20, 02:18 PM
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Thanks for all the responses you guys, I really appreciated the shared knowledge of everybody on the forum and your willingness to assist
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