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Old 09-03-19, 01:34 PM
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Default Early North West Mounted Police pin back

I had this for many years the craftwork on the badge is fantastic the detail I don't really know that much about it
I can take more pictures if it helps
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Old 09-03-19, 09:34 PM
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It appears to be an authentic Victorian era officers' pith helmet badge. Beautiful badge, highly sought after & quite valuable. Cheers,

Walt

P.S.

I discovered a link which shows a photo of a reproduction badge, for comparison with yours:

http://rcmpinsignia.tripod.com/page-3---badges.html

Your badge is certainly a superior striking!
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Old 10-03-19, 07:34 PM
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Hello

Thank you so much for the link its so very interesting and very very kind of you too take the time

Thanks Again

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