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Old 27-01-21, 04:25 PM
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It appears to be an OSD bronze badge, but the slider is odd. Not sure about this.https://www.ebay.com/itm/British-Wor...oAAOSwmfNgEGIv

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Old 27-01-21, 04:44 PM
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Looks like a repair or modification, it looks as though lead based solder has been used to attach the slider.
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Old 27-01-21, 04:55 PM
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Looks like a repair or modification, it looks as though lead based solder has been used to attach the slider.
I think you are correct here. It looks to be an old modification at any rate. I don't see any remains of the expected blades however.

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I agree, you would expect to see at least a bit of scarring where the blades were originally attached.
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Old 27-01-21, 06:38 PM
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Or's badge with home made slider.
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Old 28-01-21, 09:31 AM
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$18.99!
That is over thirteen quid, if I was going to buy a ranker's cap badge to that regiment I would certainly want an example it's original condition for that sort of money.



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Of course, yes it is overpriced for what it is. What threw me for a loop is the bronze finish. It does not appear to be patination.

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