Are these good or bad?

[Alex Rice]

Hi All
Please have a look and tell me if these badges are genuine or not.
Are the 18H & Buckinghamshire Batt badges OSD collars?
Thanks, cheers,
Alex

[Luke H]

They all look good to me. Let me know if you’re moving on the West Somerset Yeo.

[manchesters]

I dont like the 18th Hussars badge, the loops appear footed?

Take a look at the rear of this one which I believe genuine.

https://www.gnmilitaria.co.uk/viewphoto.php?x=1

regards

[Nozzer]

Originally Posted by manchesters

I dont like the 18th Hussars badge, the loops appear footed?

The badge in the opening post would appear to have been repaired with modern loops.

[Luke H]

Both Geoff’s and Alex’s badges are from the same die. The reverses are also comparable with no signs to suggest it’s a lost wax casting from an original.

Note the flaw on the letter N of PENINSULA. This flaw is more pronounced on Geoff’s badge indicating Alex’s is actually the earlier strike.

As Andy says the above badge appears to have replaced loops and mucked about with a bit as evident from the silver solder splattered up the back and it’s colour which I suspect is from exposure to heat affecting the finish, but I regard both as originals.

[Alex Rice]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I did consider that the 18H badge may have been relogged at some stage.
Cheers,
Alex