Royal Marines?

[blue_car]

Hi all, I think this is a Royal Marines badge but any help on the issue would be much appreciated. If anybody knows if it is good or bad it would be much appreciated.

Adam

[grenadierguardsman]

I m sorry to say, but i believe it's a fake. The enamelling looks bad and the reverse imprint is very smooth. Large footed lugs too. Have a search in the gallery, you should be able to find some good ones.
Andy

[grenadierguardsman]

Have a look in Paddy's album for Royal Marines. He's got an outstanding collection.
Andy

[blue_car]

Hi Andy. Thanks for the reply. You Win some you loose some.

Cheers,

Adam

[mojob123]

Discussed here. Not just fake but possibly fantasy. https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...marines+enamel

[mike c]

Hi,sorry to say this is a well known fake,

[Neil M.ex14/20H.MAN A.C.F]

Hi all
Yes they have been around for a long time.There used to be a dealer in Plymouth on the Barbican who had to large boards full of repro's selling for £3 each or four for £10, so he was'nt doing anything wrong. And about twenty years ago he had those fantasy RM helmet plates (which I wish I'd bought now one of each K & Q Crowns just for the sake of it) and I wrote to Hugh King and in his reply he said they were nothing but pure fake's and he would not have them in his collection.
Regards
Neil

[blue_car]

Thanks for all the help folks. Much appreciated.

Adam