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24-03-08, 10:54 PM
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Gilt and Gilding Metal
Could some one please explain the difference between gilt and gilding metal?
I have seen two Bedfordshire Yeomanry badges for sale one gilt the other gilding metal, apart from the difference in price due to scarcity? What is the visual difference in finish? Thanks, Philip 
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24-03-08, 11:17 PM
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Gilt and Gilding metal
Both are terms used to describe the materials British Military badges are made from/finished with.
Gilding metal, which many people describe as brass is actually 8 parts of copper, 1 part zinc. 1916 "All brass" badges were struck in gilding metal. Gilt is generally the term used to describe Officers badges finish (not service dress which had a bronze/brown finish). Hoping this will help you in your collecting!
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24-03-08, 11:23 PM
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Philip
The Royal Engineers badge is officers gilt, and the East Lancs is gilding metal. Hope these examples help. Cheers Malc Last edited by Malcolm Davey; 12-04-08 at 09:43 PM.
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24-03-08, 11:59 PM
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Gilding Metal /Gilt
Thank you Malcolm,
My scanner is not working, otherwise I would have done some scans. Good pics!
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25-03-08, 06:51 AM
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GM officially replaced brass in a WO directive for badge manufacture in 1897.
Many uneducated ebay sellers etc refer to it as GUILDING - as in possibly made by medieval trading organisations ??? Gilt / gilding is the gold equivalent of silver plate - therefore used for officers badges.
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25-03-08, 11:43 PM
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Thank you Sonofacqms and KLR for the clear explanation most enlightening and Malcolm for the two photos.
The East Lancs badge is much darker than some other badges I have seen in gilding metal (e.g. Military Police) is this just an ageing process and not having been polished in many years? Not that I am planning to polish any!! Many thanks, Philip
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