LRDG badge ex NZ

[nzef1940]

This one looks to me like a first type worn cast Egyptian made cap badge that has been roughly gold(ish) plated by an Egyptian jeweller and converted to a sweetheart badge, now missing the pin.

Note the black circled areas where plate has worn off.

Images daylight, dusk light.

[popskipa]

Sadly this badge is a fake.

These badges were manufactured in brass and silver by a collector in New Zealand (if you would like to know who send me a pm) a few years ago.

The main tell-tale pointer is the integral cast hinge. Also the minor shrinkage and the poor finish. They occasionally turn up with the hinge filed-off and fitted with securing lugs.

I have a couple of examples in my "Black" reference collection of fakes.

Keith

[nzef1940]

Thanks, was cheap, a clever faker!

PM sent.

[nzef1940]

Another ex NZ

[popskipa]

That's much better. A nice early original badge.

Keith

Originally Posted by nzef1940

Another ex NZ

[Jack8]

Originally Posted by nzef1940

Thanks, was cheap, a clever faker!

PM sent.

Just to be sure, are these two fake as well?

[popskipa]

Originally Posted by Jack8

Just to be sure, are these two fake as well?

For the purpose of clarity. The badge in post 1 is a fake. Badges in posts 3 & 4 appear to be original WWII period made examples.

Keith

[Jack8]

Originally Posted by popskipa

For the purpose of clarity. The badge in post 1 is a fake. Badges in posts 3 & 4 appear to be original WWII period made examples.

Keith

Thank you Keith for clearing that up.