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26th Foot Officer Albert Shako plate
A most serendipitous find for me! I have had some spectacular luck this year in finding some very special badges here in the States, which I could never hope to afford from UK sources.
This one takes the cake however. Now the oldest badge that I have. The fire gilt is richer than the photos suggest. The depth of the crown is surprisingly deep, I assume this was typical for the period. Even the original pins are present reverse. Strangely, the Mullet was white enameled, although chipped and missing most. The Cameronians Museum has a similar plate with the Mullet silvered. CB
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They don’t get much better than this, fantastic
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Beauty!
Nice find. Chris |
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Superb find.
Well done regards
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Is this how the fire gilt looks? Great find & lovely to see the wires intact on the back of the crown.
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Yes, a little more yellow like yours. As would be said in the UK, I am quite chuffed Thanks all!
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That is indeed a beauty. Congratulations. I was especially interested to learn of the white enamel on the mullet, not something I’d ever heard of or seen before. Thank you for posting it.
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Outstanding.
Andy
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Leave to carry on Sir please. |
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Congratulations CB!
The Cameronians and associated units are favourites of mine. Cheers, John |
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Outstanding find and beautiful badge also finding it so far from its home is the icing on the cake.
Kind regards Hiram
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