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M.O.D. Guard Service Gilt badge
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Can anyone tell me when this badge was issued and to whom. Never seen one in Gilt before. Definitely Gilt and not tarnished. Will be for sale. Many thanks Andy |
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It was never worn with that finish. The badge as issued should be chrome plated. It has more than likely been rejected (for some reason) in the pre-chroming inspection process, and thrown in the scrap bid. Some individual has "rescued" it and removed it from the factory. The finish, as it is, is a basic brass not gilt.
Dave. |
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The enamel is applied before chrome plating.
Dave. |
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Should look like this with description from JSP768
MOD Guard Service - Insignia, Organisational. Cap. All Ranks. MOD Guard Service. Metal. Chromium plated. Red, blue and yellow enamelled finish. NSN 8455-99-978-8514 Tim
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That's a new one on me. I would be interested to know how that works.
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If you apply high heat to a chrome plated badge it will discolour usually turning to a shade of blue. So, to avoid this the enamelling and the soldering of fittings etc. takes place before plating, which is the final part of the process. Dave. |
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Very interesting Dave. So, I gather then that the chrome plating will not adhere to the enameled areas?
Terry |
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Hi,
Thanks to everyone who replied, in particular Dave with his knowledge of manufacturing such a badge. My reason for posting on here was because I am familiar with the New Metal/Chromium Plated badge but had never seen a Gilt one. This was different, hence me asking the question. In my opinion, I still believe it is has had a Gilt finish applied, as it differs in colour to the slider, which is brass. Thanks again, Andy |
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Dave. Last edited by altcar73; 28-05-23 at 09:17 AM. |
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Hi Dave,
Excellent information. I think your knowledge of modern badge manufacturing has not only enlightened me, but I suspect many others. Thanks again for taking the time to contribute. Andy |
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