The Buffs badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

stray_dog · #1 28-01-11, 02:30 PM

Hi all!

I would like to ask about the originality of this badge. If original, it looks like it once had a slider, which was replaced by this pin?

Thanks in advance!

Regards, Giorgos

tonyb · #2 28-01-11, 03:03 PM

Hi Giorgos,
as you say badge looks original with the slider replaced by a brooch pin.
I have a Buffs badge with its lugs replaced with a slider!
Regards Tony.

#3 28-01-11, 03:17 PM

[Edit - submitted in error. Please disregard]

#4 28-01-11, 03:19 PM

Afternoon all,

Here's a slidered Buffs for comparison:

Buffs Reverse - slidered.jpg

Cheers,

Peter

Sonofacqms · #5 28-01-11, 04:38 PM

From the front it looks like it has been gilded, a sweetheart brooch for someone in the past.

stray_dog · #6 28-01-11, 05:49 PM

Thank you very much for all replies!

I understand that the badge must be a '30s or ww2 era piece? Plus, since the time the conversion took place is unknown, would this devalue its collectibility? (not monetarily)

Regards, Giorgos

#7 28-01-11, 07:04 PM

I can't imagine it being quite as desirable as a fully intact badge; they are not scarce or hard to come by, but to the 'right' Buffs collector or sweetheart brooch enthusiast, it may be of interest.

Just my opinion of course.

Peter.

stray_dog · #8 29-01-11, 07:31 PM

Thanks for the reply!

Regards, Giorgos