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#1
02-02-19, 09:00 PM
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Too good to be true...
In previous posts to this forum I've admitted my limited knowledge of British cap badges. My latest reminder of this deficiency is in regard to Canadian badges. In an attempt to get a few examples of genuine Second World War insignia I have come with the pictured badges. To my eye, the finish is too bright, too chrome-like for the white metal and too yellow for the brass, looking almost anodised. In short, very different than any British badges I've seen. These pieces came from reputable dealers. Are they correct?
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02-02-19, 09:23 PM
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I have found Canadian WW2 badges to be of the colours you show, quite distinct from UK made badges.
regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges
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#4
03-02-19, 08:31 AM
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The Canadian badges of that period and into the 50s do have strange colours. I have put a link in to an album - although the the detail is not clear you can see the different hues.
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=147993 Chris
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#5
03-02-19, 12:22 PM
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Nothing of issue with those badges. They are typical Canadian made examples. The wm badges were a different alloy composition compared to British wm. The brass badges lose the "brightness" once polished. It should also be noted that these three badge designs remained in wear well into the 1950's until the St Edward's crown replaced the Tudor crown patterns.
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03-02-19, 04:10 PM
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04-02-19, 07:45 AM
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I think, generally speaking, if it appears "too good to be true" it often is, but, not in this case!
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