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CYCLISTS BADGE
I would like to obtain a genuine example of an Army Cyclists Corps cap badge but realise there are tons of restikes out there ... what should I be looking for please? This is one I own which is unlikely to be be a good one !
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Can anyone out there help me out with pointers of what to look for in a genuine badge and also let me know if this is OK or not ?
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If I was buying one then I would want to see a period slider shape, well struck reverse detail and genuine period toning.
You have a modern slider shape, poor detail and artificial aging. Alan |
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Thank you Alan ... that is really helpful , can you show me an example of a period slider shape ? Also were these done with lugs as well ? The reason for my interest is that I ride a WW1 bicycle ...
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Hi RAD,
this is the back of one I have, to compare: Cheers, Tim |
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I have never seen a lugged one I would buy. The Cyclist Corps was formed in 1914 after sliders were the norm. There were TF Cyclists units beforehand but they tended to wear their own cap badge.
http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/...cyclist-corps/ |
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thank you Tim
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Great bicycle! It looks to be in brilliant condition. Imagine, 100 years old ... Mike |
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Thank you ... you are spot on , it was made in 1917 ! I have been restoring it over the last 2 years .
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Absolutely superb!
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Frank
Thank you very much Mike |
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