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Old 02-02-21, 03:43 PM
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Default CSARV

Just picked this very well made badge. I know what it is could someone suggest an approximate value?
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Old 18-02-21, 10:57 AM
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Two different patterns of collar badges, when did they change from WM?
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Old 18-02-21, 03:17 PM
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Hi, as far as I know, the brass collar was a restrike, not original. Regards Andrew
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Old 18-02-21, 04:22 PM
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I can concur with Andrew. Brass was a restrike
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Old 18-02-21, 08:05 PM
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Thanks guys, not a restrike as they are two different dies so a forgery?
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In my book a restrike or a forgery are both fakes. Have a great weekend.
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Old 19-02-21, 03:29 PM
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Thanks all looking to obtain a matching wm collar.
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Old 06-05-21, 07:04 PM
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Found a wm title, now looking for a match.
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Added a few pieces to this card.
Can someone tell me what other badges were worn by the CSARC?
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Old 06-01-22, 12:33 PM
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They continued to wear the CSARV hat and collars. Only the shoulder title changed.

There are also CSARV / CSARC officers badges in hallmarked silver. Only ever seen one set though. Collars were same as white metal ones but cap badge was different.
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Thanks Milmed, do you know what buttons they wore?
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Hi Ron,
Buttons were white metal with crowned winged wheel. No title or scroll.

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Old 08-01-22, 01:22 PM
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Thanks Steven will be on the lookout for one of those.
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CSARV officers silver and gilt collar badge.
Hallmarked F&S (Firmin & Sons) Birmingham 1903. 9.75gms
Early nice quality example with silver lugs. Polish residue remains in the flames.
What are my chances of finding another?

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Old 16-03-24, 03:39 AM
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Hi Ron,
Very nice find and you dont need anouther. This is the Officers Cap badge. It was different to the regular white metal cap badge.

Officers collars were same as regular collars, but in hallmarked silver.

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