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07-07-21, 04:01 PM
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58th Foot (Rutland) officers collar badge 1874-81
I bought this 58th Foot (Rutland) officers collar badge which as you can see has had the top and bottom scrolls blackened as is the reverse.
These scrolls should be silver gilt, anyone have an idea why this was done? Thanks for looking. Rob Last edited by Sonofacqms; 07-07-21 at 04:07 PM. 
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07-07-21, 04:06 PM
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Definitely blackened, not toned?
(My initial thought was that the badge was backed with lead but the yellow metal is mounted).
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#3
07-07-21, 04:13 PM
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Your photographs are poor, but its definately corrosion due to nature not blackening caused by man.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges
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#4
07-07-21, 04:43 PM
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58th Foot (Rutland) officers collar badge 1874-81
Two more photos, I hope they are clearer.
Rob
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07-07-21, 04:47 PM
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They confirm my conclusion.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges
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#6
07-07-21, 05:02 PM
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I think that Simon is correct, it was extremely common for the silvering used at that time to go completely black when tarnished.
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