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Old 19-09-22, 01:37 PM
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Is it possible to say if these are genuine based on these rather crap photo's?
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Old 19-09-22, 01:50 PM
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Finsbury Rifles I think I can make out the flaw under the A of ARIS, not a good sign.
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I am not keen on either I afraid.
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Old 19-09-22, 04:01 PM
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Thanks both. Are they rare badges if original?
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Old 19-09-22, 04:42 PM
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These are not original imo. Both regiments existed 1908 into WW2. 11th became RA in 1937 and ceased to wear the cap badge whilst the 9th lasted until 1961.
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Not rare both ready available
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They appear, from the photographs, to be new and without any age whatsoever!


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Old 19-09-22, 06:56 PM
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Can't understand why before buying if uncertain you did not look at some of the albums here showing the London regiment , or once purchased looked here at examples
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