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Old 03-08-20, 11:40 AM
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Hi Gents,

Two "Inneskilling" Fusiliers for your opinions.

There is a difference of spelling on the scroll, one with an "I" and the other one an "E" as well as the fittings.

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Old 03-08-20, 12:08 PM
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The Inneskilling is a bit of a mystery as it's an incorrect spelling. It also comes with a slider. I have seen it attributed to an OTC unit but have not seen any evidence to back the attribution up.
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Old 03-08-20, 03:34 PM
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Both do appear original, although as Alan said, the misspelled badge is a mystery.

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Alan and CB,

Thank you both for your replies, yes a mystery to be solved

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Old 04-08-20, 11:00 AM
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http://www.mindenmilitaria.com/shop.php

As an aside this white metal one is an out and out fake. At £48 it's not a cheap error.

Same badge on ebay for £12 https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/36299408088...xoCdJoQAvD_BwE

The lugs placement is wrong and there was not a VB or TF version.

Also available with a slider https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/15396235659...hoCluwQAvD_BwE
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The Inneskilling is a bit of a mystery as it's an incorrect spelling. It also comes with a slider. I have seen it attributed to an OTC unit but have not seen any evidence to back the attribution up.
Photo of misspelt badge (with loops) on another site with description :
"KK 632 The Royal Inneskilling Fusiliers"

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Old 04-08-20, 12:51 PM
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Alan and Mike,

Thank you both, I wish I had known to be very sceptical on ebay a few years ago..............

I note that the image in K&K is not very clear but also states that the flag could fly either way. On both my badges it faces right.

But again I appreciate the in depth info you continue to provide.

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Old 04-08-20, 07:26 PM
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the flag was left in 1898 and changed to right in 1934
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Old 05-08-20, 08:36 AM
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Alan,

Once again, thank you.

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the flag was left in 1898 and changed to right in 1934
Could I check with those who know, when the terms 'left' and 'right' are used, are we talking 'wearer's left/right' or the onlooker's?

I've been looking at images and I am a bit confused.
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Old 05-08-20, 01:58 PM
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https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...pictureid=1177

Post 1934 flag to right as viewed.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=117433

1898-1926 flag to left as viewed
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Thank you. Alles klar
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