Border Regt - sweetheart badge

[bess55]

Gents, this sweethearts badge is a larger size and looks ok from the front, however I'm not sure about the back and the Gaunt maker Mark's. Any thoughts chaps?

[billy4294]

Hello, Gaunt did make badges other than those associated with a purely military use. You can find example of enamel badges they produced on line. I would be happy with it as a brooch. I take it the name on the bottom is j r gaunt and son london? Is that a loop on the crown? The pin itself would seem to date to about 1930 onward,https://www.realorrepro.com/article/...ooch-fasteners. Sorry I can't help you more.
Billy h

[bess55]

Thanks Billy, I guessed it was post war. What made be concerned was the poor Gaunt mark.

Yes there is loop for a chain or security clasp at the top.