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Old 19-06-20, 11:05 PM
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Gents very interesting thread. Please find attached my small MGC set. These were all obtained individually on the junk markets in East London 1970's. Any observations welcomed. The two collars together are really nice. The single pic collar I'm not totally sure about.

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Old 21-06-20, 01:45 AM
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The cap badges with sliders are both genuine in my opinion, at least the right example certainly is, although the left might be questionable . The two collar badges shown in your picture are also genuine, the one on the left an OSD (officer service dress) example, and on the right an OR (other ranks ) example.
The last single badge you show is unfortunately a fake.

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Old 21-06-20, 01:10 PM
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Thanks CB - yes the collar on its wn is defo suspicious. I have no idea where it came from.

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Old 25-06-20, 02:04 PM
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Here is a further style of MGC repo sold by a well known peddler on eBay, albeit in fairness they do clearly state in their description ‘You must purchase this badge knowing it is not an original

From the reverse, just like all this sellers badges, it’s discernible the badge has been produced from a cast. Note the thick edges and uneven surface.

Whilst this is a fairly obvious repro with the RND attachment, without it and the addition of a less conspicuous slider I imagine it could easily catch a lot of collectors out.
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Old 29-06-20, 12:31 AM
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Anyone got a B.P. & Co Ltd. B'ham marked MGC cap badge? The one I have does not seem to have a curve to the crown base. Regards, Paul.
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Old 29-06-20, 12:42 AM
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Not my badge but a reference photo I saved of a good one that got away somewhere on the net.

Another genuine one here https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...60&postcount=1

Also attached is a MMG fake with a cheeky fake BP mark (note no full stop).
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Old 29-06-20, 09:33 PM
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Thanks Luke. Quick snaps, sorry for quality. Not much of a curve but if crown tilted away I think there is one. Not so obvious as others. Regards, Paul
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Old 29-06-20, 09:35 PM
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A good badge.
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Old 29-06-20, 09:45 PM
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What do the forum make of this one?
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OK, no reply to my post (#29) so I'll ask again with a slight modification-

Does anyone have a picture of any British ORs during WW1, wearing the standard MG collar badges?
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After Lukes fantastic advice i'm 50-50 on this but leaning towards original. I'm trying to learn difference on fakes and original. Lukes advice is helping lots
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Old 09-02-21, 06:19 PM
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It’s 100% fake.
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Old 10-02-21, 01:32 PM
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Awful, save your money.

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After Lukes fantastic advice i'm 50-50 on this but leaning towards original. I'm trying to learn difference on fakes and original. Lukes advice is helping lots
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Old 10-02-21, 04:57 PM
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In a couple of decades staring at MGC BADGES, I have only ever seen one genuine RND badge (and that includes ones sold by "reputable" auction houses and dealers). The MMG badges are also fair game, but the fakes have the wrong pattern of gun. Unfortunately the penny has now dropped with the fakers.
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