Somerset LI (Gaunt) & Devon Yeomanry (Smith & Wright) for opinions please.

[dumdum]

Originally Posted by Luke H

I’d be confident distilled vinegar from the supermarket would’ve also removed the stains / verdigris patches still visible, and I imagine at a fraction of the cost without any toxic fumes.

Some examples below.

I still stand by that addition of a bit of table salt but it can also turn brass badges a slight coppery shade if left in too long although this isn't permanent. Other option is dish washing liquid and a very soft brass brush found in any jewellery supply outlet.

[Alex Rice]

Originally Posted by Paddy

Hello All

Many thanks for your comments. I should have been I think I should have been clearer at the start to avoid speculation. I was happy that the Somerset LI badge was a beret badge made of white metal that was just very dirty. My main reason for posting it was that I just had a small doubt about it's authenticity as the Gaunt mark was about 1mm longer than the 11mm that I would usually expect. I have soaked the badge in clock cleaning solution and it has removed the dirt (I don't think it was buried, if it was then I don't think it was for a long time as there is no pitting)

Many thanks again

Paddy

Thanks Paddy, glad to see it is a nice genuine badge.
Cheers,
Alex

[Sonofacqms]

I am surprised nobody has commented on what looks like a small hole in the coronet, is there a hole and if so I wonder how it got there?

Often described as a beret badge this changed from the larger type to this size in the 1930's before berets were worn by line Regiments.

Rob

[Alex Rice]

I think that 'hole' is just a stain on the metal.
Cheers,
Alex

[Luke H]

Originally Posted by Alex Rice

I think that 'hole' is just a stain on the metal.
Cheers,
Alex

Agree, it’s a tiny spot of green verdigris with dark discolouration around it.

[Paddy]

Hello Rob

As Alex & Luke have said, the dark spot is a small stain and not a hole

Paddy

[Home Guard]

Thanks Paddy!!!

Terry