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Old 06-01-19, 10:31 PM
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Does anyone have any thoughts on this badge? The chinthe looks a little odd but it appears to be an original badge.
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Old 06-01-19, 10:58 PM
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Looks totally fine to me.

An original example.

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Old 07-01-19, 09:13 AM
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Roy,

thank you for your valued opinion. I have my doubts about the condition of the back compared to the front and, wondered if it was a modern copy that has been distressed. It was relatively cheap, compared to what other ones sell for.

There were only two bids placed on it and I got it for just over the starting price which has started alarm bells ringing.

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Old 07-01-19, 10:14 AM
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Hi Simon,

I see your point but I would not worry, it looks totally authentic to me. If the price was right, sounds like you got a great deal.

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Looks a lovely example. I would like to find a cheap original....as we all would but I can also understand your concerns. Maybe as it was Xmas the bidders stayed away.
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Old 09-01-19, 03:15 PM
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I was watching this one too on ebay, I believe it is a good one (albeit unusual) and it sold rather cheap.
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Does anyone have any thoughts on this badge? The chinthe looks a little odd but it appears to be an original badge.
Quality looks really good.
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