Help Requsted on Cut Out Black Wound Badge

[edlanc]

I am new to the forum and working my way through procedures. this is my first post requesting help. I have had this piece a while and have doubts about its originality. Any help would be appreciated

[Brett]

Mate, I have a black in this design, and I have been on the fence about it for years. Mine is exceptionally light and easily bent. Any exposed metal is a copper colour, as yours appears in the photos. It is non magnetic, and I have read on certain forums that the base metal is cupal.
I am not convinced on this however. Sorry I couldn't be more conclusive on this for you.

Regards
Brett

[Chopperman]

I wish I could help but I don't have enough experience to give
an opinion that means anything.

The thing that I see on this piece that gives me concern is the difference
in quality of the two sword hilts.