Brit tank badge - opinions ??

[Jim Baker]

Hey Guys,

The Brit items are not my thing, so any opinions are most welcome. I have a chance to pick this up for $15. Thanks in advance!!

Jim

[Para82nd]

Get better pics

But looks good to me, 15 dollars sounds like a good price

[Jim Baker]

Para,

Thanks. I'll see if I can more photos.

Jim

[leigh kitchen]

Looks okay but hard to tell.

I've never come across this badge with a slider, only ever loop fittings.
Others may know more re the fittings?

The genuine items sell in UK for about the equivalent of $11 - $13.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Jim, like Leigh I cannot say I have ever seen an original with a slider type fitment.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jim Maclean]

I have one with the slider maker marked 'Buttons Ltd. B'ham', can't vouch for it's authenticity, though it doesn't set off any alarms. All my others (6) have loops. The two WW1 example have sliders which I believe is correct.

[leigh kitchen]

How recent is "Buttons Ltd"? I did'nt think they were a partivcularly old outfit?

[Jim Maclean]

I believe they were in Portland Street during WW1 so a KC RTR badge should certainly be a possibility.

[Jim Baker]

Hello,

Still waiting on photos. Here's part of the description:

Royal Tank Regiment KC Cap Badge, Scarce Maker

Slider, Buttons Ld. B'Ham. Guaranteed genuine.


Jim

[RobNZ]

Hi Jim, do you have a pic of the back?
I have a few badges in my collection where the slider has been unofficially added. So this may be one of those. But generally the Tank Badge had a two-lug rear.

Rob

[Jim Maclean]

Rob,

Iagree with your comments, all my other Tank badges have lugs bar the WW1 examples. Here's a shot of the back, it's definitely been brazed rather than silver soldered.

[leigh kitchen]

Interesting - looks good to me.

[Jim Baker]

Hey Guys,

Photos are here. What do you think?? Original?? WWI or WWII ?

Jim

[Jim Baker]

Slider.....

[Jim Baker]

Reverse.....