Need help genuine or fakes !

[Chrisj]

I'm new to this and have brought a couple now an worried they may be fake

[Bill A]

Hello Chrisj, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.

[Luke H]

The Gloucesters is a dud but the RAOC and RA are fine but appear to have been extensively cleaned. The RA is 1917 variety with the wire reinforcing behind the scroll.

[Chrisj]

Thank you for the reply there was also a krrc corps one I the brought is there any advice you could give me as iv just really started collecting eg how to tell a fake an that seems to be abit of a mind field out there thanks

[gb64]

Hello Chrisj welcome to the forum, as Luke said all good apart from the Gloucester Regt.

Gerard

[cbuehler]

The KRRC looks ok.

CB

[cavalryman]

Originally Posted by Chrisj

Thank you for the reply there was also a krrc corps one I the brought is there any advice you could give me as iv just really started collecting eg how to tell a fake an that seems to be abit of a mind field out there thanks

Hi Chris, My advise is to use the dealers recommended by others, Militaria fairs are a good way to start as you can see & handle the badges before you part with any cash. it's also a great way to glean knowledge from other collectors. choose a field and try and learn about the regimental badges in that field rather than just trying to collect everything, you can always branch out later on. regards John

[Chrisj]

Thank you all an cheers John for the advice good idea will will start with the RA as my grandad was royal artillery 45th field artillery in Korea