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Old 01-10-21, 01:13 PM
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Default 20th Hussars good or bad

Is this a genuine badge
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Old 01-10-21, 05:35 PM
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No the x-X-x has a thinner - on the right hand side as viewed. Not a good sign
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Old 01-10-21, 06:57 PM
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Agree. Repro.
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Old 01-10-21, 07:16 PM
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I measured it and it is totally symmetrical but it is a bit bent unfortunately
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Old 01-10-21, 07:20 PM
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Hi Dave,

it's the bar of brass between the 'H' and right hand 'X'. If you compare the 2, right hand one is thinner.

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Old 02-10-21, 11:06 AM
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ok thanks for everyones help
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Old 02-10-21, 12:36 PM
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I think that is a really awful looking badge.

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Is this a genuine badge
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Old 02-10-21, 01:40 PM
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