Farkas Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hi Gents i have this bullion badge of quality and in mint condition. I believe this is Victorian - of 'Inspector of army Schools' circa 1900.... Truly shiny ....! Hope you like tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 That is indeed in mint condition. Very nice, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wilkinson Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Looking at it, I suspect that it was made within the last year or so. Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Dave Wilkinson said: Looking at it, I suspect that it was made within the last year or so. Dave. Hi Dave thats a shame but would explain its condition. Good to know. tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I didn't want to rain on Tony's parade, but I did wonder if this was a repro. Not my area of expertise, however it is certainly one obvious explanation for the exquisite condition in something at least 117 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Gents Don't worry about my feelings! I only paid a quid for it. i found it pleasing to the eye and still do. I'm glad to know what it is I have and I assure you all your thoughts and comments are appreciated and welcome! i think I've been corrected on about 50% off my posts and I love it! tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Wilkinson Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Tony, If that's what you paid for it, then its good value. It would have cost much more than that if you were to ask a supplier to make it for you. A nicely made item. Well done for having the foresight to grab it! Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Dave Wilkinson said: Tony, If that's what you paid for it, then its good value. It would have cost much more than that if you were to ask a supplier to make it for you. A nicely made item. Well done for having the foresight to grab it! Dave. Hi Dave, for just 99p actually! (plus p&p) i was the only bidder on it on eBay. i was surprised no-one else fancied a fiver on it regardless of age but good for me! thanks again tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 it has the queen Elizabeth crown (post 1953) on it not the Queen Victoria crown, fairly recently made and sadly not Victorian. also to note, the blue central jewel was introduced sometime after the reign of Victoria, though it was still used up to c. 1920, but on the wrong shape crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Jerry B said: it has the queen Elizabeth crown (post 1953) on it not the Queen Victoria crown, fairly recently made and sadly not Victorian. also to note, the blue central jewel was introduced sometime after the reign of Victoria, though it was still used up to c. 1920, but on the wrong shape crown. Hi Jerry thanks for the help. Clearly an incorrect ER2 crown settles it. Much appreciated. tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grenadierguardsman Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I agree with Jerry on the Crown, post 1953. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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