British Columbia Dragoons - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

mufasa · #1 23-03-14, 01:22 PM

I asked your opinion on some badge of British Columbia Dragoons... I think this is good, I can not read the manufacturer ...

mufasa · #2 23-03-14, 01:24 PM

this seems to me a copy (no marks)

mufasa · #3 23-03-14, 01:27 PM

Finally, I do not understand why this is written "WSULLY LTD MONTREAL" without the C of Scully... many thanks! O

Bill A · #4 23-03-14, 02:30 PM

Hi mufasa, The top post shows a badge with a BIRKS mark.
There are repros being put out in the bright brass, but I don't think your second badge is a repro. It is a nice crisp striking with clear detail. The restrikes do not have this sharpness.

DavidS · #5 23-03-14, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mufasa

Finally, I do not understand why this is written "WSULLY LTD MONTREAL" without the C of Scully... many thanks! O

Best anyone can say is that it was wartime, they grabbed whatever was handy for marking dies, assuming they even marked them, and it seems 'attention to detail' wasn't a high priority with marking. You'll see SULLY, as well as mirror image (reverse reading) markings on several Canadian badges.

mufasa · #6 23-03-14, 02:48 PM

many thanks Bill A!
many thanks DavidS!

Oriano

WJ Miller · #7 23-03-14, 07:29 PM

Oriano,

I also have the "SULLY" marked BCD badge as part of my SWW Cdn Armd Corps collection and have always thought of it as a 'good' badge, just error marked.
One thing you don't mention, though I think apparent, even in your photo, is that it is not a yellow Brass badge. If exactly like mine, it is a Copper badge. Mine was heavily browned when purchased, either by design or by age. It's also heavier and thicker than a regular BCD brass badge. I've always thought of it as an Officer's Service Dress badge.

mufasa · #8 23-03-14, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WJ Miller

Oriano,

I also have the "SULLY" marked BCD badge as part of my SWW Cdn Armd Corps collection and have always thought of it as a 'good' badge, just error marked.
One thing you don't mention, though I think apparent, even in your photo, is that it is not a yellow Brass badge. If exactly like mine, it is a Copper badge. Mine was heavily browned when purchased, either by design or by age. It's also heavier and thicker than a regular BCD brass badge. I've always thought of it as an Officer's Service Dress badge.

thanks for your comment WJ Miller!