Malayan Scouts

[Desert Rat]

Original? Any thoughts on this piece would be greatly appreciated.

I like it, think it's a good original badge, seen a few. Regards Mark

[arrestingu]

Personally I would want a very clear in shot pic front and back just my opinion.
Cheers
Steve

[JON188]

Hi all. DESERT RAT in particular.
I owned this a few years back.
The seller sold it in good faith.
You can see the top rear right corner where i pulled back the leather to check the rear as something didnt sit right.
When i used a UV light it lit up like Christmas.
I returned it and Cadet direct (current owners) bought it thinking it was an original to base their several versions of copies on.
I live in the same town as cadet direct and was offered the chance to buy an original MS patch from then by a guy i know who works for them.
I jumped at the chance to add another to my collection.
As my mate started to describe it, i had to stop him and described it to a Tee (even to the corner).
To say they were gutted is an understatement.
I offered them a decent price to buy it as a replica as its a good (copy imo).
They turned it down saying they wanted what they had paid for it.
I did inform them that if it was offered on the market as original, i would share my thoughts to prevent someone buying a possible fake.
Its your money so invest if you wish.
My opinion is only that...
MY opinion.
PSA a couple of pix from my dropbox from 5 years ago.Screenshot_20191212-004237_Dropbox.jpg

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[Slinky Cat]

As above, not an original badge

[Mike B]

Jon is 'the' man on these (and many other similar items) - I for one will be steering clear. It does look rather 'woolly' to me. There appear to be several other stand out alarms if you look closely at the Kris and border.
Mike