Opinions please on brass K.C Parachute Regt cap badge

[ukbrits]

Hi All,
I have read Arnhemjims excellent thread and think this all brass Parachute Regt cap badge may well tick all of the boxes.
The badge shows no signs of being plated or ever had a silver wash added to it.
Your opinions welcomed on the authenticity of this badge.
Many Thanks in advance.
Colin

[Paul Spellman]

Colin,
The voided crown and lion are believed to be early versions as well as being brass nickel plated, yours does look as though it has probably had the nickel removed in some way
I was gifted this one today which has the non voided lion and crown, which dates to 27/4/43 or before
Paul

[JerryBB]

It does appear to be an early example with some tarnishing and I would think it has lost it s silvering.

These early badges are known to sometimes loose the finish, though not as completely as this one.

Has it been dug up as that will strip the plating/wash?

[ukbrits]

Thanks for your comments Paul & Jerry,
To answer your question it appears to show none of the signs of being dug up.
It looks like a badge that missed the silvering altogether?
Regards
Colin

[tcrown]

Hi Colin,
I have a non voided badge which has also lost most of its nickel. I initially thought it was polished somehow as stated in Oliver Lock book.
Your badge looks fine to me.
Pierre

[Jack8]

Originally Posted by tcrown

Hi Colin,
I have a non voided badge which has also lost most of its nickel. I initially thought it was polished somehow as stated in Oliver Lock book.
Your badge looks fine to me.
Pierre

This badge is the same pattern as the one posted earlier by Paul Spellman, in my opinion they are not genuine WW2 made pattern badges. They have very poor definition in the crown and lion, the edges of the inner curved wings are smooth instead of raised. Also the lugs have been attached with a grey coloured solder instead of the more usual yellow brass brazing.

They have appeared at Militaria Fairs unused in large numbers over the last few years usually in cardboard boxes with MOD markings, with some sellers stating that they were earmarked for the post war Palestine conflict. It may well be true but I am not convinced.


Jack

[Frank Kelley]

Just from the photographs it looks okay.

Originally Posted by ukbrits

Hi All,
I have read Arnhemjims excellent thread and think this all brass Parachute Regt cap badge may well tick all of the boxes.
The badge shows no signs of being plated or ever had a silver wash added to it.
Your opinions welcomed on the authenticity of this badge.
Many Thanks in advance.
Colin