South Irish Horse

[Landyman101]

Guessing that this example fits into the faked camp ...

Cheers

Gary

[Rockape]

Originally Posted by Landyman101

Guessing that this example fits into the faked camp ...

Cheers

Gary

Afraid so...

[Andrew Ennis]

Hi Folks,

Any thoughts on this one I picked up from here?(https://www.badgesoftheworld.com/sou...rass-cap-badge)

Its slightly smaller than other ones I have seen (3cm across, 2.2. from top of leaf to bottom of stem). Solid brass though.

Many thanks,
Andrew

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by Andrew Ennis

Hi Folks,

Any thoughts on this one I picked up from here?(https://www.badgesoftheworld.com/sou...rass-cap-badge)

Its slightly smaller than other ones I have seen (3cm across, 2.2. from top of leaf to bottom of stem). Solid brass though.

Many thanks,
Andrew

I believe that is an OSD collar badge, but could have been used on the cap as well. It is genuine in my opinion.

CB

[Alan O]

I am of the same opinion and have never seen a bladed one.

[Luke H]

Certainly an officers badge which has had the finish completely worn off. These badges can be found in gilt and OSD bronze finish.

OSD cap badges can be found with blade fixings but there are good cast copy repros of these sold by an eBay seller.

Personal opinion is it’s a tad expensive for what is very likely a broken officers OSD collar with its finish gone.

[GriffMJ]

.....with original loops.

[Andrew Ennis]

Many thanks all! Glad to know it is (very probably) genuine at least!
Best,
Andrew