India Parachute Regiment Cap Badge ?

[marinus]

Good evening gents,

I know that the attached pictures are not that good but still I like to read your opinions on this "silver India Parachute Regiment cap badge".

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Regards from The Netherlands,

Marinus

[Frank Kelley]

Just from the photographs, I would have thought that it is another example of the very many spurious badges that sadly now exist.

Originally Posted by marinus

Good evening gents,

I know that the attached pictures are not that good but still I like to read your opinions on this "silver India Parachute Regiment cap badge".

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Regards from The Netherlands,

Marinus

[Luc]

I would say this is a die-struck fake that has it's hollow back filled with cheap metal to give it a cast appearance. Attached is an example of an original Indian made badge.

[marinus]

Luc, Frank,

Thank you very much for your opinions.
I won't bid on this one then.

Regards,

Marinus

[Frank Kelley]

Interestingly, it has that mark to it's reverse, I would have thought the badge was die cast, if so, the mark, if embossed, would have been stamped into the die.

Originally Posted by Luc

I would say this is a die-struck fake that has it's hollow back filled with cheap metal to give it a cast appearance. Attached is an example of an original Indian made badge.

[Luc]

Frank, do you mean the "stg silver" stamped to the rear? It is a most unusual mark and I do not recall seeing it before.

The crack that is seen next to the crown is not something that I have seen on a British made silver badge. It is more typical for a cast badge using a green sand mould normally associated with Middle East or Indian production.

[marinus]

There's an identical badge in the spartan shop.

[manchesters]

Marinus,

I am intrigued to know why you have a Manchester Grammar School lapel badge as your avatar?

Are you an ex pupil?

regards

[marinus]

Simon,

I'm not an ex pupil but I do like the motto of the school.
It's hallmarked Birmingham 1908 and Rod Flood has one in his shop with the same number stamped.
That one is hallmarked 1942 though.

Kind regards and keep safe,

Marinus

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[manchesters]

Marinus,

Thanks for that, I used to have one exactly the same, I think I ascertained they were prefects badges and not related to the OTC which was my interest so i sold it on.

A lovely little badge and very well made.

regards

[marinus]

Simon,

Thank you for your information.
I've send an email to the MGS for information and will share their response here when they reply.

Regards,

Marinus

[silverwash]

an Aligarh example, the acquisition of a RAF chap involved with Indian airborne forces

[marinus]

That's a stunner, Silverwash!
Thank you for sharing.

Kind regards,
Marinus

[Luc]

Originally Posted by silverwash

an Aligarh example

And what a beautiful example it is! I would love to add one to my collection.