marine cross 1920

[chahler]

Hi , I will appreciate your thoughts on this badge
Thanks

[Brian L.]

Sorry, it's a common fake.

[chahler]

Thank you for your comment

[Brian L.]

Thank you for your comment

There are about 10 red flags with these badges. I won't outline what they are, so as not to alert the fakers.

But, one thing I'll say is that they are far too precise; actually better in detail that originals. I strongly believe that the dies for these were created using CAD and/or 3D printing or laser cutting.

[Andy.B]

These crosses are very nice quality but reproductions available presently from the Nicholas Morigi site and retail at £80, they are described as being original but as already stated I don't think so! Here is a link to the item in question: https://www.theregaliaspecialist.com...IGINAL_QUALITY
Cheers, Andy.

[Brian L.]

These crosses are very nice quality but reproductions available presently from the Nicholas Morigi site and retail at £80, they are described as being original but as already stated I don't think so! Here is a link to the item in question: https://www.theregaliaspecialist.com...IGINAL_QUALITY
Cheers, Andy.

He does indeed say it's a copy at the bottom of the page. An original would be worth £200-225. I believe these fakes are coming out of Poland. They come in various finishes and some have wide pins. They all come from the same, newly cut die and have been flooding the market for at least the last 6 years or so.