Hertfordshire Regiment Badge - Opinions Please - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Simon127 · #1 24-02-20, 06:26 PM

Hello all,

I have been directed here from the Great War Foum for help with a badge query I have. I have been a collector of all things WW1, including badges and buttons, but have recently veered away from cap badges owing to the proliferation of fakes and restrikes (use whichever phrase you prefer!).

I would very much appreciate members' opinions on the Hertfordshire Regiment badge below. To me it seems fairly legitimate and shows polishing wear consistent with honest wear and use. However, I am not au fait with the signs to look for with a dodgy badge so would really appreciate any thoughts at all on this one.

Thanks in advance and best wishes,

Simon

Bill A · #2 24-02-20, 09:36 PM

Hello Simon, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.

Luke H · #3 24-02-20, 09:41 PM

Welcome Simon. You have a 100% genuine badge, well done.

gb64 · #4 24-02-20, 10:08 PM

Welcome to the forum, lovely old badge , well loved and as said perfectly original.

Gerard

Fatherofthree · #5 24-02-20, 11:16 PM

Greetings Simon.

Previous comments endorsed and from a bloke who comes from said County, a very nice, well loved and polished with pride badge.

Regards.

Brain

Simon127 · #6 25-02-20, 06:19 PM

Gents,

Thank you so much for your prompt replies and their positive nature! I had a good feel about this badge given the wear and age (the rounding to the crown is a nice sign) but have become increasingly suspicious of cap badges.

Is it at all possible to hazard a guess as to the period this may date from. I know the design is the type worn 1914-1918 and was again worn by some (territorial?) units in the Second World War, but I wondered whether the design might hint at a period?

I would love to know your thoughts on some of my other badges. I'll try to start a new thread about them at som stage.

Best wishes,

Simon