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I believe that it is a fake but I wanted to see it in the flesh, as I could not see the maker's mark clearly in the photograph that I was sent. It will be going back. Simon. |
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Andy, can you post a reverse picture of your Bucks Yeomanry- good pointer to what to look for. Never been sure of my GM one. Regards, Paul.
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Thank you for the confirmation, it is appreciated.
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I am not sure if you have seen this. It would seem to indicate that the owner of your badges and manual was an officer. Simon. |
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No I haven't, thank you I just took them for what they are as3 items from the same source, the book was just that to the person I got them from and didn't realise the connection between the badges, HAC and RBH private then RFC
So he stayed local all his life then with his address as tring, I wonder if these are his original badges |
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Incidently, K&K state that the badge was in gilding metal also in bronze. (No mention of white metal), whereas Gaylor says, 'This was officially bronzed but is often found in brass; it was also made in w/m and a Q/C issue was made in a/a and w/m finish'. Last edited by High Wood; 02-08-22 at 09:28 PM. |
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Not seen a wire strengthener like that on a 8th Leeds Rifles before. Could it be a repair to a duff badge? Its not a version I would personally feel confident buying. Interested in others thoughts.
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https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...5&d=1579544040 https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...2&d=1655013935 |
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Here is another type. I am guessing that there were many maker's variations in the style of strengthener used.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...7&d=1498984278 |
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"We seldom learn the true want of what we have till it is discovered that we can have no more." Sam. Johnson |
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"We seldom learn the true want of what we have till it is discovered that we can have no more." Sam. Johnson |
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An original shown for comparison. Mark |
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The Firmin mark suggest post WW2 and Firmin badge are rarely faked as they have copyright protection.
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many thanks for sharing your knowledge. The badge will be going back. Simon. |
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The Firmin Bucks Hussars is genuine but a later example, post war. Ditto the Dowler RGH.
As mentioned the Hereford LI and Guernsey LI are fakes. In my belief the Liverpool Scottish is a restrike from the Gaunt die. No problems with the FN Bucks Bn, I like that Leeds Rifles. Brecknocks is fine too. |
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