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Old 27-06-11, 08:58 PM
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Hi All, I am compiling a list fof badges that a friend has inherited. I am not a badge man so would appreciate any help to advise on price etc for her to decide as to how she is going to dispose of the collection. If anyone can gesstimate a realistic reseerve price?? Cheers Mark..trying to add photos


King’s Liverpool “Pals” 17/20 Bn HM Silver capbadge. With silver splitpin. Mint. £175-350
The silver cap badge of the 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment was presented to every man who enlisted prior to 16 October 1914. These battalions were formed at the behest of Lord Derby, and the badge comprising an eagle and child with the motto ‘Sans Changer’ was representative of his family crest.
King’s Liverpool “Pals” 17/20 Bn Gilt capbadge. Pin back.
King’s Liverpool “Pals” 17/20 Bn heavy bronze. Pin back.
King’s Liverpool “Pals” 17/20 Bn heavy bronze. (Missing pin back.)
King’s Liverpool “Pals” 17/20 Bn brass. Slider.
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Old 28-06-11, 12:37 AM
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Hi,

cant help you with price, but thats a Liver bird, not an eagle!

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Old 28-06-11, 05:33 AM
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Iain,

Spiker is right it is the Eagle and Child from the Stanley crest and not the Liver Bird.

(Someone on the GWF said the same thing )

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Old 28-06-11, 08:45 AM
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Taff,
PM sent.
Hwyl fawr,
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Old 28-06-11, 10:31 AM
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Iain,

Spiker is right it is the Eagle and Child from the Stanley crest and not the Liver Bird.

(Someone on the GWF said the same thing )

Peter
Hi Peter,

apologies but it didnt look like an eagle and did have the sprig in its mouth.

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If you still have the badges, any chance of a picture of the backs.
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