Anodised Middlesex Regiment (possible fake)

[Martin Hughes]

Asking for advice from our "anodised experts". Picked up this Middlesex Reg. in A/A super cheap (see photo's). Am guessing it’s a fake due to it not having a M/M and it being stamped alloy. Hoping it could be an “unofficial commission” or for ACF badge. Can anyone confirm this. Thanks Martin.Middback2.JPG

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[JerryBB]

I believe Firmin with a plain back is the only type listed in Chris Marsh's book

see below for discussion;

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ight=middlesex

[Mike H]

Cadets or TA is the most likely.
There is a marked example. Firmin London. The very small early font without the full stop. A scarce one but if you look hard enough youll find one.

[bess55]

Martin, as above, yes the unmarked example likely for cadets and worn after the regiment was subject to mergers.

The blank slider and issued example marked FIRMIN LONDON are of differing dies. Note there are 2 distinct collar variations too.

Mine attached for interests sake.

[Sonofacqms]

Poor quality badge, between wreath and scroll tips metal that should have been removed.

Rob

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by Sonofacqms

Poor quality badge, between wreath and scroll tips metal that should have been removed.

Rob

You find that with some anodised badges Rob. There are various Gaunt London examples with metal left in them. I have a Green Jackets Brigade badge with the metal still in the ends of the cross.

[Martin Hughes]

Thanks for all the replies, very much appreciated.