Royal Sussex Regiment Opinions Welcome

[Neil s]

O/R second First war economy third Second war plastic
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OSD
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Silver Enamel Officer's
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[Neil s]

Collars O/R
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Various OSD collars
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Cinque Port Bn don't like the first lions heads look like skulls and the shield is applied
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O/R collar
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OSD collar
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[Neil s]

Cinque Port button
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Titles
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[Tiger Pete]

Hi Neil,

All look fine to me, however, the OR's cap badge with the applied shield has been the topic of much discussion.

I have one of these in my CP album, along with a bronze OSD collar and a silver and enamel cap badge, both of which have the same shape and type of applied central charge, demi lions and hulks- which are wired on. These also all have the same distinctive round font on the lower scroll. This all leads me to believe that the 'skull die' is fine.

As to the B/M badge itself, I believe that it has an applied centre as it is taken from the same die as the other two which also have applied central charges. In this case though it is secured differently. Whether it is a fake or a genuine OR's badge cut from this officers die, I do not know. This is just my view, but it might at least explain why this two part example exists for what was otherwise a one piece die pressed OR's badge.

I hope this helps,

Kind Regards,

Pete

[Neil s]

Thanks for that Pete

[Neil s]

I think this is ok looks to have had lugs removed to fit the slider
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