RND Nelson - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

cbuehler · #1 30-04-21, 09:41 PM

Not being familiar with this badge, I believe this to be bad as well. Lugs should be north/south? A very deep domed strike however.

CB

Frank Kelley · #2 01-05-21, 05:17 PM

Based upon the photographs I certainly share your opinion.

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Originally Posted by cbuehler

Not being familiar with this badge, I believe this to be bad as well. Lugs should be north/south? A very deep domed strike however.

CB

cbuehler · #3 02-05-21, 11:27 PM

Well, after further research here on the forum, I can confirm this is a phony.

CB

conservator · #4 03-05-21, 02:55 AM

CB,
I have a Nelson Battalion badge that looks very much like yours, with E-W lugs, that is genuine.
It was given to me in the early 1970s by an aunt along with a named Nelson Battalion 1914 Star; these belonged to her step-father and had been in her possession since his death in the 1950s. My father knew of their existence from years before, when his step-father was alive, but had no interest in them at the time. My aunt was unable to find his other medals sadly, along with some other items of his that she thought might be of interest to me. So, when I got the badge, my father had been aware of its existence for decades before (hence asking his sister for it on my behalf), well before the repros and restrikes became available. So, I wouldn't despair too soon.
George

manchesters · #5 03-05-21, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by conservator

CB,
I have a Nelson Battalion badge that looks very much like yours, with E-W lugs, that is genuine.
It was given to me in the early 1970s by an aunt along with a named Nelson Battalion 1914 Star; these belonged to her step-father and had been in her possession since his death in the 1950s. My father knew of their existence from years before, when his step-father was alive, but had no interest in them at the time. My aunt was unable to find his other medals sadly, along with some other items of his that she thought might be of interest to me. So, when I got the badge, my father had been aware of its existence for decades before (hence asking his sister for it on my behalf), well before the repros and restrikes became available. So, I wouldn't despair too soon.
George

A photograph of the front and back would be helpful.

regards

Frank Kelley · #6 03-05-21, 02:39 PM

I too, would certainly be very interested to see photographs!