Cast KRRC badge

[stray_dog]

Hi all!

I 'd like to share this cast KRRC badge, part of a small lot that I recently added to the collection.

It does look honest in hand, but I would like to have some more learned opinions on it, regarding its originality and vintage. So, what are your thoughts?

Regards,
Giorgos

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by stray_dog

Hi all!

I 'd like to share this cast KRRC badge, part of a small lot that I recently added to the collection.

It does look honest in hand, but I would like to have some more learned opinions on it, regarding its originality and vintage. So, what are your thoughts?

Regards,
Giorgos

Giorgos,

Casting notwithstanding, this badge (pattern 884E/1905), rendered its predecessor (Pattern 884D/1903) obsolete as of 13th December 1905, in order to accommodate additional honours.

As for the place of origin of your particular example, I think it is almost impossible to say, though I am sure members with greater knowledge of theatre-made badges will be able to throw more light on it. Always tricky when attempting to appraise cast examples. It could have been manufactured seventy years ago or it could have been manufactured seventy days ago.

Regards,

JT

[stray_dog]

Thanks for your time and your reply, JT!

Regards,
Giorgos

[cbuehler]

As mentioned, dating these is tricky; however, yours appears to have some age to it. Just where it was made is difficult as well. India, Egypt etc.

CB

[stray_dog]

Thanks for the reply, CB!

Giorgos

[Tweed]

I would say it is an original example to me !
The unusual slider I have seen before

Kind regards Chay