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22-11-20, 02:23 PM
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The Border Regiment
Hi Gents,
Submitting this for opinions if possible. Having looked at other examples on the forum I am happy with the 5 holes around the dragon but have concerns about the slider and the retaining strap not being brass. Thanks Kevin Last edited by Third Tankie; 22-11-20 at 07:31 PM. Reason: Camel fixation! 
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22-11-20, 02:35 PM
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It’s an unmarked FN badge. Regularly found plated and with plated holding tangs like yours.
These have been restruck from the original die as they’re encountered with the sharp tapering ENGLAND repro sliders and also with solid centres on footed loops whilst exhibiting terrible reverse detail and increased die flaws. Your badge is in my belief original.
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22-11-20, 02:43 PM
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Luke,
Always pleased when your assessment cheats the crap box and you don`t use the "M" word. Thanks again. Kevin
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22-11-20, 03:35 PM
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#6
18-01-21, 08:51 AM
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Having established with Luke the Illuminati confers FN badges are a bit iffy
This badge in particular is a common restrike which is usually found unvoided around the China dragon, it has however been drilled out noticeable with the circular holes which make the voiding and the colour change within. The rusty slider and white metal tabs are typical to this fake. As an aside the red backing should be a small circular disc It’s fanciful to think this is a FN die struck badge considering they never held any contracts for badge production.
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