Brass Young Citizens Volunteers

[Luke H]

After considerable searching I’ve finally obtained the genuine article in GM of this much faked badge to the 14th Royal Irish Rifles (Young Citizen Volunteers).

Posted for benefit of members and reference here until I get around to creating my Pals album.

[Chipper]

Thanks Luke, a very handy reference

cheers, Tim

[Luke H]

Thanks very much Tim.

Cheers,

Luke

[Chipper]

Hi Luke,

not sure if this is even possible, but could the GM and WM come from the same die? Given the scarcity of (real) ones, there may not have been too many makers of these?

Cheers, Tim

[Luke H]

Hi Tim,

Yes that’s right. Same die as this one, note the very distinctive crown and jewels. This sort hasn’t been restruck from the original die.

Cheers,

Luke

[Chipper]

Thanks Luke,

appreciate that

cheers, Tim

[Charliedog012012]

Very nice find Luke. I am extremely envious. Well done Sir.
Cheers
James

[Luke H]

Thank you James.
Cheers,
Luke

[Roy]

Very well done Luke,

A superb little badge and a fine testament to your diligent research.

Cheerio,

Roy

[Luke H]

Many thanks Roy.
Did you see my GM KSLI thread? Would love to hear your opinion.
Cheers,
Luke

[Wellington132]

Good evening all,

A recent purchase from gnmilitaria, albeit, thanks to the Royal Mail, it still hasn't landed !

It seems to 'tick the boxes' with a narrow base to the crown, straight central vein to the the middle leaf and wrist evident, but having just seen Luke's, I'm now wondering whether it's correct.

Your thoughts please gents.............

Cheers,

Mike

[Luke H]

An old fake.

[Frank Kelley]

From the photographs, I don't think that is original.

Originally Posted by Wellington132

Good evening all,

A recent purchase from gnmilitaria, albeit, thanks to the Royal Mail, it still hasn't landed !

It seems to 'tick the boxes' with a narrow base to the crown, straight central vein to the the middle leaf and wrist evident, but having just seen Luke's, I'm now wondering whether it's correct.

Your thoughts please gents.............

Cheers,

Mike

[Wellington132]

Cheers both,

It'll be going back !

Mike

[Luke H]

A wise decision.

This year I was very fortunate to acquire another GM example this time with a slider fixing from Colin’s excellent Steady the Buff’s site. Hopefully he does not mind me using his picture.