Northumberland Fusiliers, thumbs up or thumbs down

[3dg]

Hello
Bought this for a couple of quid.
It's a different flame type to my others, same die as a Victorian/Edwardian looped badge I have, but this is not as good quality.
Seems a little pitted on the St George.
A WW1 manufacture?
Thanks all for your time
Chris

[magpie]

From the back it looks like a metal Detecting find, that would explain the pitted or shot lasted effect on the front when you try and clean them.

[3dg]

Interesting observation Magpie, thank you for that.
Could well be, I've looked at some dug up bits online, and I can see what you mean.
Thanks for your reply
Chris

[3dg]

Any other thoughts on the badge Please? Is a dug up item or is it just the finish on it?

[3dg]

146 views and one answer? which I'm greatful for.
I feel a little 'glossed over'!
Chris

[3dg]

Forget last post, just having a bad day! Sorry chaps
Chris

[magpie]

Depending on the soil they can range from being near mint and a bit stained through to being eaten down to nothing of any use.

[3dg]

Thank you again Magpie.
Much appreciated.
I'll put it down as a dug up one.
Cheers
Chris