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Old 21-08-11, 08:57 PM
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Default 4th/5th Seaforths

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Old 21-08-11, 09:23 PM
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Phil,
here's a good one, note the cat looks like a cat and not a cross between a drowned rat and a kangaroo! Note also the depth of the badge, the lettering and the seeding!

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Im not sure about this one, the neck looks thinner than the one andy shows.

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Old 24-08-11, 01:54 PM
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Malc,
although I'm not 100% sure on your example, from the image I would certainly say it's a "Keeper", I have seen a lot worse (like at the start of the thread!)..

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Old 24-08-11, 06:23 PM
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For what it's worth Malc I think that one is ok, it's the same as the one I got from that collection in Canada, remember the ones with the screw soldered on the back ? Every badge from that collection ( that I saw ! ) was good so I am quite happy this is too, both have a small line on the top of the upright part of the letter E, same die mate ! As always though, this is only my opinion
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Old 24-08-11, 06:37 PM
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Hi, I've been following this thread and it's been a good one. This is one I've been looking for as at present I have the post 1920 version. I've attached what I think is the actual pattern I need. Firstly what do you think and should it have the pin back? It looks like the good one's from Andy above and this is why it caught my eye.

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Old 24-08-11, 06:41 PM
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I have my answer on the pin. Just spotted a pinless one in the galleries and it's the pattern I need 1908-1920. What's the teams take on it quality.

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Old 24-08-11, 06:43 PM
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the fault mark in the e was the reason given to me for my existing example, now removed from album, being a copy, thats what set this whole thread off. So now i have a crap badge on the way!

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Old 24-08-11, 06:47 PM
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For what it's worth Malc I think that one is ok, it's the same as the one I got from that collection in Canada, remember the ones with the screw soldered on the back ? Every badge from that collection ( that I saw ! ) was good so I am quite happy this is too, both have a small line on the top of the upright part of the letter E, same die mate ! As always though, this is only my opinion
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Phil, I thought the mark on the E was a good sign.

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Old 24-08-11, 06:49 PM
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Hi, I've been following this thread and it's been a good one. This is one I've been looking for as at present I have the post 1920 version. I've attached what I think is the actual pattern I need. Firstly what do you think and should it have the pin back? It looks like the good one's from Andy above and this is why it caught my eye.

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The pin backed version is actually the 1st Ross-shire Highlanders Rifle Volunteers badge, later to become the 4th TA and worn by both. The pin backed ones are pretty much safe providing the pin is original.
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Old 24-08-11, 06:55 PM
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Phil, I thought the mark on the E was a good sign.

Simon.
Simon the fault mark that Phil had on his badge the E is a Bad sign, Phil please post a picture of it so it can be seen
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Old 24-08-11, 07:02 PM
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Malc,
although I'm not 100% sure on your example, from the image I would certainly say it's a "Keeper", I have seen a lot worse (like at the start of the thread!)..

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Sorry Malc, I was going by what Andy said about your's as keeper's. They have the mark on the E. I would say also Phil, wait until you get it and post it.

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Old 24-08-11, 07:05 PM
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Simon, Phils badge had for a better way of putting it an E with a snot mark like this

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I think there's a bit of confusion here over the fault mark, on the ones I've seen called as fakes, it is down across the top right of the E, I believe !
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Hi All,
Here are my badges for comparison. The brooched version which is probably a 1st Rossshire Highland Rifle Volunteers badge was found on a council rubbish tip at Oamaru, South Island.
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