3rd Vol Btn Hampshire Regt Cap Badge

[Smudger 53]

3rd Vol Btn Hampshire Regt Cap Badge. It looks Ok. Hard to compare against others as there are not many images of it on the Net.
it came in a Job lot of other Badges, most were genuine. I cannot find much info on the 3rd. Quite a bit about 1st, 4th, 6th, Etc.
Any info much appreciated

[Alan O]

Be careful as it's been widely faked.

[Wmr-RHB]

Originally Posted by Smudger 53

I cannot find much info on the 3rd.

Here is it's lineage before and after it was 3rd VB: Infantry Volunteers: Hampshire - Isle of Wight

(And there never was a 6th Volunteer Battalion, The Hampshire Regiment))

[grenadierguardsman]

Is this original ? Quality isn't very good imho.
Andy

[Alan O]

I would not describe it as an original if I owned it.

[Smudger 53]

Many thanks for the replies all.
No, pretty sure it is not original.
I have had advice from a well repected Badge Collector elewhere pointing out what to look for in fakes.
The points he mentioned on fakes unfortunately match mine.

[manchesters]

Originally Posted by Smudger 53

Many thanks for the replies all.
No, pretty sure it is not original.
I have had advice from a well repected Badge Collector elewhere pointing out what to look for in fakes.
The points he mentioned on fakes unfortunately match mine.

Could you share those with us please.

regards

[Smudger 53]

Of course.
Blurred Reverse writing on Scroll.
Knife edge finish on bottom rim/edge of Scroll.
This one has very poor definition to reverse writing, so classing it as a copy.
Hope this helps.

[Smudger 53]

Hi Simon.
I see you collect Manchester Regt Badges.
Thought you might like to see this one. Pre 1903. Lovely condition.

[manchesters]

Thanks for the reply. Yes a good example of a lugged badge. Regards

[Smudger 53]

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