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Old 21-12-10, 03:03 PM
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I would appreciate thoughts on these two i picked up recently.Regards Phil.
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Old 21-12-10, 04:49 PM
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The one on the right without maker name is certainly good. I also think the Armfield one is probably good as well, even though I have never heard of the name before.


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Old 21-12-10, 04:54 PM
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Maybe Armfield made badges but they´re better known as a button maker.
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Th Armfield example is a fake... Repro badge with a False Makers Mark. The other is 100% OK! IMO

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Old 21-12-10, 08:00 PM
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Phil,

It may just be a reflection or something, but are you able to say what the odd-looking marks are on the Armfield badge? (Highlighted below)...

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Old 21-12-10, 08:14 PM
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Thank you gent's i will sell the 'armfield ' as a repro. Phil.
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Old 22-12-10, 12:09 AM
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Phil,

It may just be a reflection or something, but are you able to say what the odd-looking marks are on the Armfield badge? (Highlighted below)...

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Hi Peter,

Between the red lines - those are die flaws and they look like they have been caused by the die spliting hence extra material entering the split and appearing as a 'positive'.

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Old 22-12-10, 09:23 AM
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Sorry Peter missed that , i think Chris has answered your question.Phil.
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Old 23-12-10, 03:51 PM
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Gents,

Firstly, agree with the comments above.

Secondly, Armfields certainly did make badges, but the only one I have ever come across has a very different makers mark (which is why I agree)!

Attached is a Derbyshire Home Guard VTC badge, made by Armfields, although the more common version was made by Fattorini; Bosleys sold a similar one in 2007.

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