Loyal Suffolk Hussars 1759 ! - Page 3 - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

GriffMJ · #31 10-09-20, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mm1

Hi Griff,

please forgive my ignorance, but what would that show ? I will more than likely be returning the badge, so do not want to risk damaging it..

Cheers, Mark

To me..... the badge looks like its got years of grease an grime on a gilt wash...... and the scroll appears to be a silver plate? The vinegar will cut through all of that and reveal the gilt. (after rinsing with a tooth brush and warm soapy water).

I have a hunch its an old collar (Pre WW1).

mm1 · #32 10-09-20, 06:21 PM

Hi Griff,

it meases 48mm high by 44mm wide at the scroll ends. Can it still be possibly a collar ?

Cheers, Mark

GriffMJ · #33 10-09-20, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mm1

Hi Griff,

it meases 48mm high by 44mm wide at the scroll ends. Can it still be possibly a collar ?

Cheers, Mark

.....yes.

mm1 · #34 10-09-20, 08:24 PM

Well - you live and learn. Lovely photo Griff,

Mark

GriffMJ · #35 10-09-20, 09:04 PM

..... it will scrub up well.

GriffMJ · #36 10-09-20, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mm1

Hi Griff,

please forgive my ignorance, but what would that show ? I will more than likely be returning the badge, so do not want to risk damaging it..

Cheers, Mark

....if you are not keeping it then there is no point obviously.