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Old 17-07-19, 04:51 PM
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Is this a gilt officers badge or a shiny fake?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex
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Old 17-07-19, 06:36 PM
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The lugs with "feet" would tell me it`s a copy.
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Old 18-07-19, 11:20 AM
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Thanks, that's what I thought.
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Old 19-07-19, 11:10 AM
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Alex, are you able to post a better close-up photo of the feet? PY.
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Old 22-07-19, 05:24 PM
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I’m convinced it’s a fake all the officers badges I’ve seen are bladed and I still have my great grandfathers issued but unworn other ranks badge it’s a really solid badge.
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Old 25-07-19, 12:33 PM
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Here are close ups of the lugs, feet clearly visible.
Cheers,
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Old 25-07-19, 12:34 PM
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I’m convinced it’s a fake all the officers badges I’ve seen are bladed and I still have my great grandfathers issued but unworn other ranks badge it’s a really solid badge.
Thanks, not surprised
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