biffrocks Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 Hi Picked up this Black Watch badge this morning at a car boot sale, the guy I brought it off said it was his Grandads and that it was made of scottish silver. It's very thin but very hard, very difficult to bend and quite heavy. I wondered if anyone can offer me advice on whether genuine, there is what appears to be genuine wear to the front of the badge from polishing but I am sure this can be faked. "> "> "> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 A bit difficult to tell from the blurred pics but it looks OK to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardog Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 Could be slver plate- has it worn off the lugs at the back showing copper?. If you try to make a mark on paper with silver/silver plate items it will make a grey line, a standard white metal badge will just make an indentation on the paper. Regards, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 14 March , 2010 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2010 Could be slver plate- has it worn off the lugs at the back showing copper?. If you try to make a mark on paper with silver/silver plate items it will make a grey line, a standard white metal badge will just make an indentation on the paper. Regards, Paul. Hi Thanks for that, I've tried it and it's left a grey line so guess it's as you suggested silver plate. Rob A bit difficult to tell from the blurred pics but it looks OK to me. Hi Thanks for that, I thought / hoped it was a good one but these days you never know. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 If Silver* or Silver Plate it would suggest Senior NCO or Officers Badge!!! It does look to be cast;as opposed to being "struck" from a die,& the wear doesnt show through Brass/Copper so may be Silver!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max7474 Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 No it is an ORs badge. Officers were not that type at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffrocks Posted 14 March , 2010 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2010 If Silver* or Silver Plate it would suggest Senior NCO or Officers Badge!!! It does look to be cast;as opposed to being "struck" from a die,& the wear doesnt show through Brass/Copper so may be Silver!! Hi The guy I brought it off said it was his grandads and he was a Serjeant Major, so what you are saying seems to back up what the guy told me. Not something I would have sold if it had been my Grandads but it's gone to a good home. Thanks for the info. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphjd Posted 14 March , 2010 Share Posted 14 March , 2010 Looks a very nice genuine example. I have my G/dads KSLI badge from WW1 and it is the only one in my collection that will NEVER be sold on. Pleased that your new acquisition has found a good home. Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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