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Old 19-06-08, 01:05 AM
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hi guys
how common are the more modern badges, say 1953 onwards, being restrikes?for example these 2 items
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/British-Army-...QQcmdZViewItem
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http://cgi.ebay.com.au/British-Army-...QQcmdZViewItem

i can understand the WW1 and earlier badges being restruck for various reasons, but modern metal and anodised???
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Old 19-06-08, 11:01 AM
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heres a pic of an irish badge.
firstly, what is it and is it ok? it looks fine, the slider looks ok but the makers name looks odd? i dont know. i bought it as a restrike but what are your thoughts
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Old 19-06-08, 11:28 AM
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Fantasy badge based on a RIRISH belt buckle badge. Complete fabrication I am afraid.

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Old 19-06-08, 01:34 PM
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thanks alan
it cost me the whole $3 so not fussed but nice looking badge
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