WRAC w/ New maker Mark for Collection

[Home Guard]

I had mentioned I believe earlier that I found a new maker mark for a Bi-Metal WRAC badge and it arrived today, so thought I would share it. It's the only one I've seen with this maker - SMITH & WRIGHT LTD BIRMINGHAM.





Terry

[engr9266]

Nice one terry, I am still after one of these....
Jerry

[grey_green_acorn]

Terry,
I could be wrong but this mark, stamped slightly off the centre line, does appear on fake
Yeomanry and other badges (not anodised badges which are OK).

See https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ighlight=Smith

Tim

[Home Guard]

Jerry, if I see another one I'll give you a heads up.

Tim, I know the larger type lettering is bogus on WW2 badges but wasn't sure about this one since it has a QC??? Do you consider it a fake? Regardless, I do not mind having it in the collection even if a fake, but if it is, then I would not try to pass it on as a good one.

When I first saw Jerry's collection of different WRAC badges I thought that was pretty cool, so am trying to follow his example. I find it great enjoyment to have focused themes like this., and these badges are usually pretty inexpensive.

Thank you gentlemen,

Terry

[grey_green_acorn]

Terry,
More detail on that maker's mark posted by Luke here https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...49&postcount=6

So perhaps a genuine badge but with a faked Maker's Mark added?

Still as you say a curiosity for the collection.

Tim

[Home Guard]

Thanks Tim, Was not expensive so yep, a variation to me, but as one of the fakes.

Always good info from Luke, appreciate the link.

Terry