Mine Clearance Service (cuff badge)

[RCN]

Probably lots of varieties for sure!

Perhaps if any of the members following this topic have photos of the MCS badge (die faults & all) they could post them,

Bryan

Nice idea - I, for one, would be extremely interested.

Cheers, Bryan,

Peter.

Originally Posted by RCN

I have seen that crack PJ but I thought it was somewhat lower.

& I had an example few yrs back it was really black, indicating there must be some silver in the badges??

I thought they were made out of white metal,

The one I showed above has some toning on the rev.


Bryan

Bryan,

Just as a follow-up to the issue discussed earlier, and FYI for future refernce, HERE is an example with the line fault running from top-left to bottom-right. You'll need to enlarge the image to see it clearly.

Cheers mate,

Peter

[RCN]

Here is photo of the MCS badge Peter has mentioned:

Thanks, Bryan.

Peter.

[1stTankie]

Hi Peter and Bryan

Perhaps this was part of the previous thread for which you were looking.

I have posted a photograph of my Grandfather's badge for comparison purposes if this helps.

100% genuine, it has been in the family since awarded in 1918.

Best wishes

Gordon

Thanks for posting your grandfather's MCS badge, Gordon. Certainly no question as to the authenticity of this one; a really lovely example. Your family has evidently treated it with great respect.

I note that it also depicts the rope-type tethers.

All the best,

Peter.

I've revived this thread as I have a slight concern about an MCS badge that doesn't seem to have been discussed before. I'm aware of the fakes having a crack running top to bottom & left to right. The badge I purchased yesterday has a different fault line. It can be clearly seen on this badge, which recently appeared on ebay.



Does anyone think this is something to be concerned about? In all other ways the badge looks perfect.

My Badge

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=47693

[Phil2M]

Heres a link to my one. It seems to have the same line as yours.

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=46836

Phil

Originally Posted by Mr.P.Dreary

I've revived this thread as I have a slight concern about an MCS badge that doesn't seem to have been discussed before. I'm aware of the fakes having a crack running top to bottom & left to right. The badge I purchased yesterday has a different fault line. It can be clearly seen on this badge, which recently appeared on ebay.



Does anyone think this is something to be concerned about? In all other ways the badge looks perfect.

My Badge

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ictureid=47693

Tony,

Here's the link to that eBay badge that sold on the 5th Aug:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250864004562&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWAX:IT


Having seen your badge in the flesh, it is my opinion (for what it's worth) that it is absolutely fine. This appraisal is based on the fact that other than the so-called 'fault' you refer to, it bears characteristics of a 'good' badge, namely:

• good, clear definition, back and front
• absence of the more commonly recognised line fault that runs top-left to bottom-right (which is not necessarily the only indication of a copy)
• reasonable amount of polish/rub wear
• absence of sharp edges
• good loops in the correct positions (copies occasionally seen with loops located awkwardly wide apart)

...to name but a few.

This said, I am aware that these badges have been very widely copied. I would therefore be very interested in more exerienced members' opinions.

PJ

Peter. Your opinion is highly valued as always. I was unsure of this badge but you have certainly convinced me there's nothing to worry about. I'm still curious though. The imperfection (for want of a better word) appears to be a fairly common occurence. A significant number of MCS badges seem to have it. I've seen seven in total - 3 with & 4 without.

Originally Posted by Mr.P.Dreary

Peter. Your opinion is highly valued as always. I was unsure of this badge but you have certainly convinced me there's nothing to worry. I'm still curious though. The imperfection (for want of a better word) appears to be a fairly common occurence. A significant number of MCS badges seem to have it. I've seen seven in total - 3 with & 4 without.

Tony,

What we really need are some real experts to set the record straight.

Tony,

Here are back and front images of a duff MCS badge. There are a number of points that single it out as a wrong 'un, but I use it to illustrate my earlier comment about the loops on these copies sometimes being positioned wider apart than on genuine badges.

MCS Incorrect.jpg

If you compare this with your own example, you will see that your loops are slightly closer together.

PJ

PS - Note the line fault, running top-left to bottom-right.

[RCN]

Thanks for posting PJ,

Pretty obvious that mine horns are wrong as well,

Bryan

Originally Posted by RCN

Thanks for posting PJ,

Pretty obvious that mine horns are wrong as well,

Bryan

Hello Bryan,

Long time no speak. Hope all is well with you, mate.

Yes, horns all wrong and I think we could pretty much pull this one to pieces with our eyes closed .

Cheers,

Peter.