Destroyer badg R.S.

[718design]

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[718design]

Hi guys, heres a pics of what I just picked up , and I need opinion on this destroyer badge .
All opinions are welcome and very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Regards
Jan

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[718design]

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[collecter]

Hi Jan.
Going by Gordon Williamsons book,it looks like a nice Souval zinc badge.John

[mrg]

What about the finish to the Detroyer

[Wallace]

To me it looks re-painted

[718design]

Hi Guys
Thank you all for opinions ,
I don't think this badge was re-painted , look on new pictures
Regards
Jan

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[mrg]

Hi sorry to say in my opinion and its just my opinion but I feel this award has been re-painted. The paint looks as if it has been heavily applied to hide the corrosion underneath to the extent that it hides the detail even for an R.S which was not noted for its quality. Looks like car paint or some form of heavy duty paint to me. just my thoughts. Regards

[BubbaZ]

Hi,
Agree with Gary. Original Souval Destroyer but ship on the obverse looks roughly repainted.
Cheers,
Hubert

[Frank K]

Usually it's the gold wreath that gets the makeover but in this case it's the ship alright. Wonder why?

[Norm F]

For more discussion on this badge see the thread:
R.S. Destroyer on e-stand

Probably post-war production.

Best regards,
---Norm

[Frank K]

Yep, just found it in the archives and a similar bad twin to the other badge.

Believe it went on to the E-stand