Hertfordshire Regiment Cap Badges - real or fake?

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Dear all,

Apologies for putting yet another post on about Hertfordshire Regiment badges, I have looked at the existing posts but am still uncertain as to whether the attached badges (numbered 1 - 3) are genuine or fake and would appreciate any info / advice as to whether they are real or not.

Badge 1 - looks potentially crudely cast.

Badge 2 - the slider seems to be joined to the badge in a strange way, plus this joint appears very shiny / unusual / possibly fake.

Badge 3 - Looks genuine, but very battered, almost as if someone has unsuccessfully tried to modify it / make trench art out of it! Needs straightening out.

Badges 1 and 2 have the dots (between the wording) and the horns in the same place, whereas badge 3 has these in a different place and is therefore a bit different.

All of these 3 badges are solidly made and the metal is fairly thick.

Any guidance would be much appreciated, especially if someone could explain the difference between a genuine and fake Hertfordshire Regiment Badge.

Many thanks and best regards.