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Old 02-07-22, 12:55 PM
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Default Essex O/R

I have acquired this badge but it seems to be a bit different
the stalks at bottom of the scroll are not there
and the castle and wreath proportions are not normal
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usual badge
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Old 02-07-22, 01:59 PM
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Looks like a manufacturers variation to me.

You see a lot of East Lancs Regt badges without the laurel stalks.

There’s an outside chance someone has neatly docked them for whatever reason, you should be able to tell for sure by looking bottom edge-on.

But my money would be on the former suggestion.
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Old 03-07-22, 01:46 PM
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I think you are quite correct Luke there is no sign of them being clipped, it was just that feature and the relatively short center tower makes the badge appear squashed when compared to a more normal badge. I have no doubt it's a wartime rush job the scroll is split and only covers half of one of the vent holes.
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Old 03-07-22, 05:16 PM
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Default Essex O/R's variation

I think Luke is correct as to it being a manufacturers variation, third row down, second from the right, an Essex badge without laurel stalks.

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Old 03-07-22, 06:08 PM
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Thanks Rob it's a match for my example
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Old 04-07-22, 06:05 AM
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Hi Neil
I would go along with Luke, I have the same badge and it's a variation.
I will wait in anticipation for Hoots input as he is an expert on Essex badges.
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Old 04-07-22, 08:38 AM
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Hi Neil
I would go along with Luke, I have the same badge and it's a variation.
I will wait in anticipation for Hoots input as he is an expert on Essex badges.
Regards Terry
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