Thoughts please - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Sapper795 · #1 25-07-20, 01:06 PM

could not make up my mind on this item, as it was only £7 with postage thought i would take a chance.
Although it does have the J & Co maker mark quality could be better. Especially around the Centre. Have not handled a badge with this exact same type of metal. Metal appears to be copper. However that said it does not bend and is quite heavy.
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Sapper795 · #2 25-07-20, 01:08 PM

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Holyboy · #3 25-07-20, 01:11 PM

Hi I have the same officers Jennings & Co badge but with with a deep chocolate finish. I’d say it’s ok it’s just missing its finish.

Holyboy · #4 25-07-20, 01:14 PM

Hi this is mine from the back looks like the original finish was lighter.

Sapper795 · #5 25-07-20, 01:54 PM

That was quick holyboy. Yes they do look very similar. Maybe some one has over cleaned it.
Thanks for your thoughts.

Chay_Fezzar · #6 25-07-20, 04:22 PM

I often buy badges for repair to put with groups of medals. They look incredibly convincing but when you put a blow torch anywhere near them they melt - which a genuine wouldn't. I'd say give it go with the blow torch and if it crumbles it's a fake. If it remains in one piece then it's right.

Sapper795 · #7 25-07-20, 06:47 PM

Well I do know a man with a blow torch, not sure I am that confident of doing that. But will give it some thought.see you live near Plymouth. I also know BJ.
Thanks for the advice.
Chris

Chay_Fezzar · #8 26-07-20, 07:36 AM

Also, try making with a scriber and compare with say an old brass badge. If it marks easily like lead or pewter then it's fake. Yes, I've know BJ for many years. Best regards.

magpie · #9 26-07-20, 08:38 AM

Why not just give it a twist, if it's soft zinc type metal then it'll just bend.

Sapper795 · #10 26-07-20, 05:35 PM

Chay and Magpie, thanks for your input. So gave it a good twist, and attempted to bend it ( carefully ) no movement. Really solid badge. gave it a little ( tiny ) scratch. Result was same as standard brass badge, IE it did not mark easily. So i am now pretty confident this is a genuine item. looks same as Holyboys badge. i think some one has used a chemical to clean this badge, as it is the same colour over the entire badge. Thanks all for taking time to comment.