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Old 13-04-21, 08:41 PM
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Default Putting on of new sliders

Anyone know anyone on here who can fit sliders (or collar badge fittings) to a bronze badge please ?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1ST-ROYAL...7d75%7Ciid%3A1

Ps dont know if this is worth £20 or not ?
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Old 13-04-21, 09:36 PM
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That badge would have had two flat/flexible tangs for attaching to the cap, not a slider or lugs.
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Old 13-04-21, 09:43 PM
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That badge would have had two flat/flexible tangs for attaching to the cap, not a slider or lugs.
Thanks Phil. I noticed that. But in my situation i'm actually not bothered how i secure it. As long as i have something to secure it.
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Old 13-04-21, 09:50 PM
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Putting a slider on that badge would be a crime in my opinion and not too far off from securing it to something with carpet tacks.

It’s a beautiful badge, worth paying to have it properly repaired with blades and re-bronzed.

Magpie or Warren Butcher are my suggestions.

In car terms you’ve got a vintage Rolls-Royce and are considering sticking Ford Mondeo doors on it.
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Old 13-04-21, 10:37 PM
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Putting a slider on that badge would be a crime in my opinion and not too far off from securing it to something with carpet tacks.

It’s a beautiful badge, worth paying to have it properly repaired with blades and re-bronzed.

Magpie or Warren Butcher are my suggestions.

In car terms you’ve got a vintage Rolls-Royce and are considering sticking Ford Mondeo doors on it.
Thanks for the heads up !
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Old 14-04-21, 10:38 AM
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You’re welcome.

It’s worth confirming the size and checking dates of this badge with the cavalry and OSD boffs. It’s certainly pre-1924 as if memory serves that’s when Jennens were taken over by Gaunt.

I can seen these with blades listed for between £65-135 on dealers sites. Your badge being marked Jennens is firstly far nicer quality than most of those others and second highly sought after and desirable by OSD collectors.

With a professional repair restoring it you will never in my opinion lose out on it.
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