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Old 25-05-21, 06:56 PM
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Hi All,

I have this TKS para badge. It was sold as a chromed white metal badge, but I am wondering if it is a 'new metal' badge, but in Chris marsh's excellent book, none shown with a maker mark. Can anyone advise ?

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Old 25-05-21, 07:04 PM
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Toye, Kenning & Spencer.

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Old 25-05-21, 07:09 PM
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Cheers Dave, but my question is to do with whether it is a chromed badge or a 'new metal'

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Old 26-05-21, 01:59 AM
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Hi Mark,

Chrome is one of the 'New Metal' coverings applied over a base metal such as brass, nickle silver or gilding metal. Other covering materials include silver, nickle silver, gilt and, in some rare cases, gold. Some 'New Metal' cap badges are also chemically blackened while some early Guards officer badges were made of sterling silver.

The piece you show is a modern 'New Metal', 100% genuine issue Parachute Regiment [All Ranks] cap badge.

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Chris
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Old 26-05-21, 08:48 AM
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Much appreciated Chris,

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Much appreciated Chris,

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Old 26-05-21, 01:06 PM
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Mark, TKS new metal Parachute Regt in issue packaging- just for your interest.

The new metal badge is made by various makers, generally found stamped 'F&S', FIRMIN or as yours with TKS.

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Old 26-05-21, 03:18 PM
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