Machine Gun Corps Silver Cap Badge - Question - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

seebee1 · #1 25-02-12, 02:55 PM

I would like to know if this is an original WW1 MGC Silver Cap badge or a later re strike-copy? There is a Silver stamping, but no Hallmark. Many thanks, Clive.

2747andy · #2 25-02-12, 03:25 PM

Clive, looks suspect to me!

Andy

wright241 · #3 25-02-12, 04:06 PM

Would agree with Andy. I have seen this mark on QVC badges. I had one tested and yes, it was silver.. but not to a recognisable value (e.g. 0.925).
I would expect a badge like this to have a sterling or hallmark. I would also expect it to be of much better quality and finish.

jeep · #4 25-02-12, 05:03 PM

If the badge was in brass it would be a fake as the base of the crown is flat and should be slightly curved. If this badge is genuine then it has been copied from a fake. I say no more!

Staffsyeoman · #5 25-02-12, 05:06 PM

I agree. Fake. When MGC officers went to silver badges in 1919, the cap and collars were the same size - and they were half the size of the WW1 pattern.

seebee1 · #6 25-02-12, 06:11 PM

Many thanks for your informed responses, much as I suspected. Regards, Clive.