Strange imperial semi stamped wound badge

[Rich G]

Hi all

Can anyone tell me something about this wound badge? It struck me as very unusual as the badge is struck in like a semi stamped fashion. Is it a known variation?

Thanks
Rich

[Hans N]

Hello Rich,

i have never seen that feature before on a Imperial WB. Interesting piece to say the least!

[Ron P]

Hello Rich,

i have never seen that feature before on a Imperial WB. Interesting piece to say the least!

Indeed.

[Rich G]

Thanks for the replies. What are your initial thoughts on it being an original piece?

[Hans N]

Hi Rich,

well the obverse design, the hardware, the finish looks period to me

[Ronny.R]

Hi Rich,

Strange but nice, I don't see any problem
wouldn't mind one in my collection

Cheers,
Ronny

[Rich G]

Thanks all. Looking forward to receiving it as it was a buy it now on eBay.

[Stepdale]

Rich,
I would have bought it myself if I had seen it at a show for a good price as it looks period to me. Not sure I would have done so based on just photos as I’m not the best at that, but glad it has worked out for you. Looking forward to more photos once you get it in hand so the WB collectors here can start looking for clues about possible makers.
Dale

[Rich G]

Badge is here! Gut says its original but here's a few more pics.
IMG_20200723_181835.jpg IMG_20200723_181851.jpg IMG_20200723_181936.jpg IMG_20200723_181948.jpg IMG_20200723_181908.jpg
Rich

[Stepdale]

Rich,
My gut says the same but I’m no expert. Maybe someone here will recognize the hardware. Thanks for posting the new photos.
Dale

[John T]

It is real IMHO, I have had one like this, they just did a "mushy" - soft reverse, in hand a no brainer original.

[Rich G]

Thanks guys!

[toot]

I think it is right as rain. I would like to have it in my wound badge collection.

[toot]

it looks rely strange but I like it.

[Hans N]

Perhaps the same maker as this one