Mixed Canadian.1

[GTB]

I'm not a specialised Canadian collector per se but I do have a fair amount of Canadian badges among my collectables. I would welcome hearing from any established Canadian collectors inasmuch as they would be able to advise me if there is anything especial among this card. Be glad to answer any queries. The SDG badge has brooch fastener.

GTB

[Walt P]

Hello GTB,

The most desirable badges, in the order you have displayed them, are the following:

1. 51 Soo Rifles
2. (VRI) The Royal Canadian Regiment
3. 9th Grey's Horse
4. Oxford Rifles
5. New Brunswick Dragoons
6. 79 Highlanders

My opinion is subject to viewing close up photos of both sides of each badge in order to confirm authenticity. As you are probably aware, repros are unfortunately prevalent. The other insignia in your display are fairly common. Cheers,

Walt

[GTB]

Hi Walt
Many thanks for your prompt reply and my appreciation for your interest and asistance.
I have scanned as best as can the badges you indicated but I will need to see about getting pics of the backs, as scanner will scan out-of-focus.

Till then, the following info applies to the badges you indicated:
1. slider
2. loops; 2-piece mounted
3. slider
4. loops; matt black back
5. loops; back stamped 'W SCULLY LTD'
6. loops

Thanks again
GTB

[Phillip Herring]

The Soo Rifles is a common fake.

[Bill A]

As Phil said, the 51st Soo is a well documented fake. I have reservations about the Oxford Rifles, and the 79th Cameron's is damaged.

[GTB]

Thanks guys, I have taken note of your comments.
I never noticed the 79th having a trimmed down crown - a case of not seeing the wood for the trees! Its previous owner must have had a perverted sense of satisfaction by vandalising in order to look more pleasing to the eye - or so he thought.

I am unable to transfer camera images of the backs as there is a glitch with not being able to connect to the network. Will send when back online or whatever

In meantime, am enclosing another card for all helpful comments

GTB