3rd Middlesex RGA Volunteers

[Markus Bodeux]

Hello gentlemen,
i look on these pictures since some days and i am not sure if i see an original period badge, (with rotating wheel).
I have doubts looking at the crown, ball and crown on the top are damaged or badly strucked, and the very fresh looking copper lugs.
Can i get any help and expertise before i decide to buy it or not ?

Thanks in advance for your answers,
kind regards
Markus