How To Tell The Difference? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

ewop · #1 18-08-12, 09:09 PM

I'm looking for a SD&G Highlanders Cap Badge and noticed there are some around but didn't realize these are being faked until I happened upon a discussion for this forum.

I would like to have one but how do I tell the difference between the genuine article and a reproduced fake (what do I look for), I just don't want to spend $$ on an item that isn't what I thought it was. Thanks all.

Bill A · #2 18-08-12, 09:22 PM

Hi ewop, Welcome to the B&CMBF.
Which pattern SD & G Highrs are you looking for? The M92 pattern, (three thistles) or the M93 pattern, (St.Andrew's cross)?
Neither should be terriby expensive, though the M92 pattern is scarcer.

ewop · #3 18-08-12, 09:38 PM

Wow, I don't know for sure. I was a member of the SD&G Highlanders reserves for a time in the early 70's...so whichever cap badge we would have been using at that time (I can't remember) would be ideal but, probably any genuine SD&G Highlanders cap badge would do, would just kinda like to have one from that time period.

Bill A · #4 18-08-12, 09:51 PM

Hi ewop, They would have been using the M93 pattern badge, but with the queen's crown. The SD & G qc cap badges have not been copied to my knowledge, and one should be found for $20 or less.

ewop · #5 18-08-12, 11:46 PM

Ok, very useful information to help me regarding my search. Would I expect this badge to have a flat back or would it probably resemble more of a stamped one and would there be a visible makers mark ie: Skully/Montreal (which I have seen in pictures) and/or is there something else in particular I should be looking at or for as I'm far from an expert on this and I appreciate the advise you have provided so far and thank you for that.

Bill A · #6 18-08-12, 11:56 PM

The correct badge would be a stamped example, with the reverse of the front showing on the back. If it is cast, I would stay away from it. There is not likely going to be a maker mark. I am not sure, but recent runs of the SD & G Highr's may be fitted with sliders.

Pylon1357 · #7 19-08-12, 12:30 PM

ewop, I don;t know your local, however there is a militaria show and sale comming up at the SD&G Armouries in Cornwall.

I have the following information on the show...

30 September, 2012 09:00:00AM SD&G Highlanders Antiques, Firearms and Militaria Show Cornwall, ON, Sunday 30 September 2012, (Date TBC) at the Cornwall Armoury, 505 4th St, East, from 0900 to 1500 hrs, admission is $5, ladies and accompanied children are free. This is a good regional show in support of the Regimental Foundation, featuring militaria of all kinds, firearms and edged weapons, books and historical displays. The SD&G Highlanders Museum and Kit Shop will be open. Contact Leon Chamois at 613-936-9124 ext 234 or by email at leon.chamois@forces.gc.ca or Stephanie at 613-936-0932 or dublin19677@hotmail.com.

out of interest, as this show date clashes with the Show in Peterborough, I will have to pass on this one.

DavidS · #8 19-08-12, 03:54 PM

ewop:

There are at least 2 QC SDG on eBay.ca at the moment at $15 or less: one slidered, one lugged.

ewop · #9 19-08-12, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidS

ewop:

There are at least 2 QC SDG on eBay.ca at the moment at $15 or less: one slidered, one lugged.

Do either or both of these appear to be the genuine article? If so, I will take a close look at them. Thanks you.

ewop · #10 19-08-12, 06:42 PM

Pylon: Yup, I'm aware of it. If I'm not able to score one in the meantime I'll more than likely be attending...spent lots of time there on the parade square when I was a reservist with the SD&G Highlanders Light Infantry Unit.

DavidS · #11 20-08-12, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ewop

Do either or both of these appear to be the genuine article? If so, I will take a close look at them. Thanks you.

As far as I'm concerned they both are. The one is maker marked.

ewop · #12 20-08-12, 04:43 PM

Thank you 'DavidS', I appreciate the reply and moreso now because I just bought one of the QC one's which should have been used when I was a member of our local SD&G Reserve Unit in the '70s.

TM

Bill A · #13 20-08-12, 04:51 PM

Hello TM, There are very few qc badges that have been repro'd. There isn't the interest (read $) collecting the queen's crown issue, so they have not had the attention of the repro scammers. A couple of exceptions, but basically the qc are a safe area to collect.

ewop · #14 20-08-12, 06:46 PM

Hey Bill, good to know that too cause I just ordered a SD&G Highlanders QC cap badge from an Ebay seller who guaranteed me it's real or money cheerfully refunded. I don't mind spending a few $$ but I expect the real deal and thanks to you and the others who took the time to reply, I'm sure I have a real one on the way and should get it this week.

Now, I'm kinda thinking that I want the 'other' SD&G Highlanders cap badge as well :-) think I'll have any problems finding a legit one?

DavidS · #15 20-08-12, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ewop

Hey Bill, good to know that too cause I just ordered a SD&G Highlanders QC cap badge from an Ebay seller who guaranteed me it's real or money cheerfully refunded. I don't mind spending a few $$ but I expect the real deal and thanks to you and the others who took the time to reply, I'm sure I have a real one on the way and should get it this week.

Now, I'm kinda thinking that I want the 'other' SD&G Highlanders cap badge as well :-) think I'll have any problems finding a legit one?

If, by the 'other' one you mean the king's crown version, I have a spare.