BADGES WWI

[grognard94]

Hello,
A French collector offers me these badges.
Some seem new, may be false
Can you tell me if these are authentic WW1
thank you for your help
Best regards
Bernard

[2747andy]

Bernard,
most could be either WW1 or WW2? I would say they are all right apart from the Lincoln's which looks like a reproduction, the Welch and RASC are post WW1 and the West Yorks looks okay but might have a repaired slider?

Andy

[Fatboy Ken]

Hello Bernie,

The RASC badge shown is GviR c1936, which came immediately after EviiiR (Edward 8th)
(It looks like a Repo to me as well,) .... Well done for asking first though.

If you want a 1914-1918 "Transport & Supply" or "Corps Badge" then you should be looking at ASC (Army Service Corps) KC (Kings Crown) of which there are about 5-6 versions, they can range into the RASC, but would be GvR (George 5th) as the ASC was awarded the "Royal" title in 1918, slightly prior to the end of the Great War to end all wars (WW1). Also just to muddy the waters a bit, they didn't make a badge with the "Royal" title until roughly 1919, so basically you should be looking for "ASC" only for all periods of the 1st World War in any collection of WW1 badges.

Ken (The Fatboy)

[wardog]

I tend to go for a voided crown on a Notts and Derby badge if after a Great War badge- but that could just be me. Regards, Paul.

[grognard94]

Hello,
Thank you very much for detailed and precious answers.
Best regards
Bernard