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Old 16-03-13, 04:35 PM
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Should this badge be two colours or does it require a clean?

Marc
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Old 16-03-13, 04:46 PM
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Marc,
If you start with the second part of the question it may well answer the first part. A gentle clean will reveal a lovely badge.
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Old 16-03-13, 05:51 PM
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Never seen or heard of a two coloured badge, I think it is losing its silvering and the brass base metal shines through.
Interested in the 1805-1887 date, were they in use that early?

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Interested in the 1805-1887 date, were they in use that early?

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Thomas.
Sorry dates reflect the title not the badge.

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Old 24-03-13, 05:57 PM
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Marc,

The badge appears to be similar to Bloomer "Badges of the Highland and Lowland Regiments" page 25 ( left hand centre badge ) but which does not have the voiding behind the motto which yours does and which is described as " Kings Own Borderers, Officers glengarry badge,silver, QVC 1881-1887.

I would be tempted to give it a very ( very ) gentle clean.

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