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Old 11-12-18, 01:14 PM
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Hi Gents,

I had a quick question regarding where most people on here find badges. I personally use the selling section here, along with British Military Badges and British Army Badges. However, i know that there are far more sources to find good original badges and i was wondering if anyone could give me pointers in the right direction regarding auctions, dedicated shops etc?

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Old 12-12-18, 12:12 AM
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G'day Adam

There are plenty of good dealers and some not so good. You could try Dead Spartan, Quartermasters Store, Watling Militaria, Geoff Newman, Minden Militaria and Castle Militaria for a start.

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I will second Phil's recommendations.

All solid/reliable dealers.

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Hi Roy and Phil,

Thanks very much for both of your input. Very much appreciated.

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I would add David Smith’s ‘British Army Badges’, Andy2747 (eBay) and Bosley’s Military Badge Auctions & Buywyze site to that list.

However, I would temper all recommendations with advice to judge each and every badge on its own individual merits. Most of the sites mentioned do at a glance have a few known repros on them. That’s not to suggest any dishonesty, rather dealers are human too and can make mistakes. Even Bosley’s - who are widely regarded as the leading auction house in the hobby - have had several howlers.

My recommendation is before buying research the badge on the forum to learn good from bad. And if there isn’t a thread on it just ask, chances are someone on here will know.

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