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Title 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers) other ranks glengarry badge, skeleton pattern
Nationality British
Period c 1900
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The 88th became the 1st Battalion of the Connaught Rangers in 1881, being raised in 1793 as this regiment and fighting with great distinction throughout the Peninsula War. This is a just-out-of-period copy of the 'skeleton' pattern, one of the two 88th badges, the other one having the ivy wreath.

The original of the badge would have been worn right through the Zulu War where the 88th saw service in 1879. The writhen affect on the numbers is to simulate an embroidered bullion badge (as worn by the officers).

This is die-struck brass with copper lugs and was manufactured by Messrs Fox & Co, circa 1900. It is accepted by most collectors as a perfectly representative specimen in view of the amazing scarcity of the original, hence the fake.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : British : 20th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

The pouches arrived today. EXCELLENT RELICS, THANK YOU. I look forward to doing business with you again. Thank You Chris.

J S, USA, 12.11.2005

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