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Old 28-09-13, 09:36 PM
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Has anybody got one with a marked slider ,if so by whom ? Ive been offered a London badge version but im dubious .
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Old 28-09-13, 09:45 PM
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Mine is slidered and marked LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co Ltd
I have only seen GSC with this maker.
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Old 29-09-13, 08:36 AM
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Mine is slidered and marked LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co Ltd
I have only seen GSC with this maker.
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Old 29-09-13, 11:02 AM
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GS badges are now worn by Phase One Recruits for about 6 weeks till they are 'badged'

My example is also LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co Ltd



They are also produced by FIRMIN

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Old 29-09-13, 05:51 PM
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GS badges are now worn by Phase One Recruits for about 6 weeks till they are 'badged'

My example is also LONDON BADGE & BUTTON Co Ltd



They are also produced by FIRMIN

But these are burnished gilt rather than a/a Mike
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Old 29-09-13, 06:20 PM
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The one in the AA book is London Badge & Button Co Ltd. Not sure about a London badge mark.

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Old 30-09-13, 08:15 AM
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Pls see attached pics of LB&B example.
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Old 30-09-13, 10:20 AM
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Old 01-10-13, 09:30 PM
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Arrived today, a very nice addition to the collection.
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