BY DAND

[jfenzy1]

Hi all,
Two versions of the old Gordon Highlanders with the seperated BY DAND. I have the opinion that the first badge on the left is ok, (comments welcome) but what about the 2nd badge ? All opinions welcome.

[Frank Kelley]

I have to say, just from the photographs, that I'm not very keen on either, where did they come from?

Originally Posted by jfenzy1

Hi all,
Two versions of the old Gordon Highlanders with the seperated BY DAND. I have the opinion that the first badge on the left is ok, (comments welcome) but what about the 2nd badge ? All opinions welcome.

[jfenzy1]

Bought at auction Frank.

[Alex Rice]

I don't know but I have often seen the green verdigris on the second badge caused by sweat from a badge that has been well worn. Maybe it is good.
Cheers,
Alex

[gary1666]

Imo the verdis gris is too bright, its more often than not deeper in green if its got age. Many of the dubious badges around at the moment have the bright green, personally I avoid them, but thats just me. I also dont like the 'pooled' look of the green in the recesses

[jfenzy1]

Hi, In the album Victorian period Infantry cap badges here on the forum, is that not the very same badge as the first one ? or am I mistaken ?

[Frank Kelley]

Okay, well lots provincial salerooms here, as well as many others around the world, but, bought as seen, or bought as original after being described as such?

Originally Posted by jfenzy1

Bought at auction Frank.

[wardog]

The lines are on the tail ends of the 'BY DAND' ribbon. I take it that's a makers variation? Or does it relate to age or anything else? What identifies a pre Great War badge? Regards, Paul.

[jfenzy1]

similar characteristics Gerard.