Northamptonshire Yeomanry

[Luke H]

In case any members are bidding on this badge which has attracted several bidders already https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Northampt...991a%7Ciid%3A1 please save your money, it’s fake.

The London Badge & Button Co were established in 1973 https://lbblondon.com/ but the Northamptonshire Yeomanry ceased to exist in 1971.

I know there have been a couple threads on this style of Northants badge with the suggestion it is OK. The above badge certainly is not and this is now the third example I’ve seen sporting LB&B Co mark. All have exactly the same style and length slider making me think they’re all from the same stable (no pun intended).

I’ve also discussed this die cast type with Keith Hook who has specialised in Yeomanry badges since 1950. He does not regard this type as genuine and believes that LB&B Co acquired several officer badge dies from Gaunt.

[Luke H]

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