WW2 British Plastic Cap badges

[StuG III]

That's a nice one Jerry. Saw a Middlesex Regt one on a local site, but it appears to have a crack through. Seller's pics.

Tom

[Jerry B]

That is one of the problems with the plastics, that and warping, which is why I was willing to pay dealer price for the SWB example as it is in such good condition and I have seen them going for a tenner more than I payed on some other sites.

[StuG III]

Your badge is in a very good condition. Was told the warped ones could be straightened if first placed in hot water for a while?
Look, the badge I showed is going for 7 quid so not too bad considering. I'll see if I can't get it.

Tom

[Unionjack]

Trouble is they then go white...

[StuG III]

Trouble is they then go white...

If you put them in water?

[Jerry B]

Trouble is they then go white...

Not heard this, have you tried and had this happen?

I know with the RMA badge I posted that it says on it that it can be bent after heating in warm water, so when they were new it was in theory possible, but I would be unwilling to try this on a 70 year old badge.

[StuG III]

Gee, why not Jerry, now we'll never know for sure.........you have sooo many more badges than the rest of us....
Only kidding, of course.

Tom

[Jerry B]

Gee, why not Jerry, now we'll never know for sure.........you have sooo many more badges than the rest of us....
Only kidding, of course.

Tom

Certainly not going to try it with the RMA badge, bearing in mind its rarity and value even though it is the only one I have that is bent!

[Unionjack]

Yes I've had it happen to one in hot water, it went very very pale brown, with a white residue to the surface.
After lots and lots of (dry) brushing with a stiff brush most of it came off but was still a pale brown.

[Jerry B]

Yes I've had it happen to one in hot water, it went very very pale brown, with a white residue to the surface.
After lots and lots of (dry) brushing with a stiff brush most of it came off but was still a pale brown.

Thanks for the info.