Identifying authentic and WW1 Private correct cap badge - Page 2 - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

wardog · #16 29-08-23, 04:12 PM

The fault I mention in post 10 is, for example, on this badge which is on a member's website. Nice looking badge but has the fault under London. I would think it a fault on some good badges but wonder if anyone has seen similar on a dodgy badge. Regards, Paul. https://www.brittonsbadges.co.uk/en-...dge/prod_12886

Markus Bodeux · #17 29-08-23, 04:47 PM

Here is mine with the same die flaw, i guess it´s a good one .......

Regards
Markus

wardog · #18 29-08-23, 04:53 PM

Regards post 14, I think the Hodden grey rosette for the badge on the Tam o'Shanter came into use in 1937 but unsure how long the blue backing was used- possibly back to 1915 when the Tam came into use? Regards, Paul.
(Date of 1937 from Robson's London Scottish uniform book.)
Illustration in Osprey British Territorial Units 1914-18 has an illustration depicting a Private in 1/14th London Scottish-1917, with the blue badge backing.
Link to Great War forum thread https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/...comment-525791

wardog · #19 29-08-23, 05:53 PM

Hello Markus. Nice badge. Could be the fault is only on pin fitting badges from one manufactuer. Regards, Paul.

CoRifleman · #20 29-08-23, 10:07 PM

Thank you all for sharing and this great conversation.

CAM · #21 10-09-23, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wardog

Go for a pin, and a void under S Africa 1900-02. Also sharp, pointed thistle leaves (good detail). My great uncle was 2/14th-London Scottish in 1918. Regards, Paul.

Paul,
are you suggesting that all those without a void are fake? I have a a few with pins without void, from a very reliable source, that I am happy with.

Chris

wardog · #22 11-09-23, 01:13 PM

Hello Chris. I have one with lugs and no void on a post 1937 Tam O'Shanta. The points I made are the most positive points to look for on what I take to be an older badge. I don't know what the non void badge indicates, perhaps a more recent badge or just a different maker? Regards, Paul.
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I do wonder though if this Tam has been "messed with " as the acceptance mark is 31 over W arrow D over P which i take to be a Great War mark, and the construction of the Tam does not conform to the usual Great War type.

CAM · #23 11-09-23, 06:30 PM

Thanks Paul

Chris