what are the thoughts on this 4th AIR

[badgecollector]

Hi all
what are the thoughts on this enamelled 4th.
Not listed in Cossum so presumably sweethearts?
BC

[vigilans]

Looks like those fake enamel badges that you used to make Brad
(sorry I just couldn't resist!!!)
The enamel is badly done and the colours just don't look right

[slick_mick]

Originally Posted by vigilans

Looks like those fake enamel badges that you used to make Brad
(sorry I just couldn't resist!!!)
The enamel is badly done and the colours just don't look right

I agree with you there!!!

[NSW Military Forces]

This badge is a sweetheart badge.
During the 1930's and 1940's ads appeared in the newspapers of the time by jewellers offering to enamel badges for "your Sweetheart"

If you do a search of "Trove" you may find the adverts listed.

So the unlucky purchaser of this badge did not pickup a rare and unidentified militia officers badge but a sweetheart badge. An expensive sweetheart badge at $330usd!

[vigilans]

Good info thanks NSW
I would have sworn it was one that badgecollector Brad/Chris/whatever your name is today? made a couple of years ago tho!!!!!
Like these fakers see pic...later sold on ebay to a novice collector by "SHEDFINDS" or "ROBBO" (can't remember the alias as there are so many) for stupid money..........just totally ruining the hobby...disgraceful form

Originally Posted by NSW Military Forces

This badge is a sweetheart badge.
During the 1930's and 1940's ads appeared in the newspapers of the time by jewellers offering to enamel badges for "your Sweetheart"

If you do a search of "Trove" you may find the adverts listed.

So the unlucky purchaser of this badge did not pickup a rare and unidentified militia officers badge but a sweetheart badge. An expensive sweetheart badge at $330usd!