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Old 20-05-18, 10:46 AM
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I trust this one is not a restrike, hope you like it
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Old 20-05-18, 10:52 AM
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Chay,

I am afraid that it is indeed a restrike IMHO, sorry.

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Old 20-05-18, 11:07 AM
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Hi Simon,
Oh no lol , these are so heavily restruck it’s unbelievable
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Old 20-05-18, 11:13 AM
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Get some more views before binning it but I am pretty sure .

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Old 20-05-18, 11:16 AM
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Simon
I don’t collect RAF RFC stuff as a rule but I thought the white stuff around the lugs was a positive sign ?
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Old 20-05-18, 11:23 AM
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Chay,

The white stuff is just polish residue that fakers cover badges in so that you cant see the rear etc. Its just another tool in their cheating toolbox, like chemicals etc.

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Old 20-05-18, 11:54 AM
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It could just be very badly struck ?
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Old 20-05-18, 12:04 PM
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I think it looks ok.
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I have to agree with Simon, there seem to be quite a number of these around at the moment, where did you get that particular example from?

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Old 02-06-18, 04:54 PM
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Hi Frank
It came from the box of badges I bought which every single one is unusual and rare , I think it was the property of an advanced collector!
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Old 02-06-18, 05:02 PM
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I have no idea but the lugs appear to have feet which sets off alarm bells for me.
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Old 02-06-18, 05:32 PM
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Alex
Many WW1 cap badges have feet you can see some can’t be seen but they must be there!
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Old 02-06-18, 05:45 PM
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I found another one in my collection
With feet visible
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Old 02-06-18, 05:50 PM
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Oh dear, I assume it may well be too late to get a refund?

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