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Authentic or Copy ?
Hi folks,
I recently purchased a Rising Sun badge. The buyer stated 'Guaranteed genuine'... There's no maker's mark, it has a gold appearance. The other ones I have in my collection have a blackened, bronze, or copper finish to them. Could this be a replica, or the real deal ? Any feedback would be most appreciated. Cheers Wig |
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Looks good to me.
Not all Rising Sun badges have maker's marks. I've never seen any fakes with lugs (some fakes of the slidered UK made version do exist however) - I reckon a million odd Rising Sun badges were made for both both World Wars so it's quite a common badge. Regards, Mick
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Hi there Mick,
Thanks for that mate, much appreciated. Cheers Wig |
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