Tiptaft maker, another one !

[Vincent]

Here I post another tiptaft Australian Commonwaelth Military Forces I found in 2009 with a mix of cap badge, see "mix of cap badges" in all albums to see the badges which were found together.
Badges seems to come from Ieper's area, Belgium. The seller was unable to tell me where exactly badges comes from but all seems to stay a long time at the same place. I was lucky to buy this whole of badges and I wanted to share this discover, more and more difficult to find...
My questions are :
- why is there twice the same maker's name on back of the badge ?
- are the Tiptaft badges so rare and expensive ?
Thanks for the answers gentlemen !

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by Vincent

Here I post another tiptaft Australian Commonwaelth Military Forces I found in 2009 with a mix of cap badge, see "mix of cap badges" in all albums to see the badges which were found together.
Badges seems to come from Ieper's area, Belgium. The seller was unable to tell me where exactly badges comes from but all seems to stay a long time at the same place. I was lucky to buy this whole of badges and I wanted to share this discover, more and more difficult to find...
My questions are :
- why is there twice the same maker's name on back of the badge ?
- are the Tiptaft badges so rare and expensive ?
Thanks for the answers gentlemen !

Vincent,
they are expensive and sell for £100+ on Ebay.. As to having 2 makers marks, this is probably due to the fact that before silders they would have been lugged, so the switch allowed a bit of advertising? The MM to the rear of the badge would be part of the die and not worth removing!

Andy

[Vincent]

Thanks 2747Andy.
I understand now except the meaning of "the MM to the rear".

[2747andy]

Originally Posted by Vincent

Thanks 2747Andy.
I understand now except the meaning of "the MM to the rear".

Vincent, "Makers Mark"..

Andy

[Vincent]

Originally Posted by 2747andy

Vincent, "Makers Mark"..

Andy

Thanks again...needs to improve my english tongue but already learnt it 9 years !

[slick_mick]

I'm curious as to why Tift Taft Rising Suns are expensive - they are not overly rare. Is it because of the slider and that people associate sliders with being worn by Light Horse?

Mick