S.A.S. cloth cap badge

**LizardKing** · 12-03-2017, 08:37 PM

Hello people,

What can you tell me about this one?
I know that these are a slippery slope but what if..?
The seller states that it is an un-issued, UV negative example but also says he can't say its age.
I like the all-eaten, old look on it and the price is ok. Could it be?

I have never seen an original one so I have no idea what to look for! I'm sure someone in here knows where to point me...

Thanks in advance!

**LizardKing** · 12-04-2017, 07:17 PM

Any opinions guys?

**Jerry B** · 12-04-2017, 07:23 PM

the reverse suggests it is a 1970's-90's version, in mint condition these are only £10-20, in this condition, £5 is probably too much IMO.

**Saladin** · 12-04-2017, 07:27 PM

Yes it is an original issued badge with the missing backing cloth Imo

Doug

**LizardKing** · 12-04-2017, 08:29 PM

Hmmmm... So now what? Jerry B says it's a post-war one and Saladin says it's an original (but do you mean a wartime original?) badge. Tough decisions. Any more guys to help me out with this?

**Jerry B** · 12-04-2017, 08:58 PM

the three c. 1970's examples I own.

**LizardKing** · 12-04-2017, 09:09 PM

I think the photo says it all! Especially the one in the middle is identical to the one in question! I would say it is safe to assume it is a circa 1970 made one! Thanks Jerry B!

**Saladin** · 12-04-2017, 09:13 PM

by LizardKing

Hmmmm... So now what? Jerry B says it's a post-war one and Saladin says it's an original (but do you mean a wartime original?) badge. Tough decisions. Any more guys to help me out with this?

When I mention original I mean if I whacked one on demand through the army system that is the type of badge I would receive

Jerry has the types you receive pictured above

Doug