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Old 15-10-14, 06:57 PM
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Just received this badge in the mail this morning.... on looking at it my first impression is it could be good but then I'm thinking it's not.
The rims at the base of the cartridges look weak... but it's slidered... but no crimp mark... but it's got the right dimensions... the braize looks O.K....

But I need a second (third) opinion.... Thanks... Jim
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Old 15-10-14, 06:59 PM
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Old 15-10-14, 07:34 PM
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looks like the wrong sort of slider to me, but i'm sure someone else can give a better answer than that.
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Old 15-10-14, 07:40 PM
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Jim,
I'm not a fan, not one I would keep hold of!

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...hp?albumid=229


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Old 15-10-14, 07:55 PM
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Back to the drawing board... thanks for the replies... confirms my thoughts.. Jim
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Old 22-10-14, 08:56 AM
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Hello. I have this Badge in my collection slider marked JR GAUNT LONDON, would this be a later edition Badge, or an original issue?, can you help.
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Old 22-10-14, 01:05 PM
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Peter,
A copy I would say, have a look at Andy's album don't think that MM was ever used WW1?

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Old 22-10-14, 07:20 PM
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I don't think the badge and slider started life together and appear to be a later marriage!

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Old 23-10-14, 06:34 AM
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Hello Andy,
What do you think of the badge itself, the reverse looks rather too smooth, very much like more recently made badges?
Kind regards Frank

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Old 23-10-14, 07:28 AM
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Frank,
The front of the badge looks very good, with crisp detail and a nice patina, however the back as you say is a let down and from the images probably an aged copy?

Andy
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Old 23-10-14, 07:47 AM
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Hello Andy,
I have never seen a real one with a back like that, which I always associate with relatively modern copies, I would have to say that it cannot be original.
Regards again Frank
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Old 23-10-14, 03:12 PM
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Hello Andy,
Similar to number 54 in your album?
Regards again Frank

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The front of the badge looks very good, with crisp detail and a nice patina, however the back as you say is a let down and from the images probably an aged copy?

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