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What a difference daylight makes! I find I must now completely agree with Martin. Of course he is an accomplished photographer and could probably recognise the effects of light to a greater degree!...

Hi Martin,

great to have your input as one who really does know the KM badges.

I can see what you mean and I was undecided whether this was original finish or a build up of dirt/tarnish on what...

I agree Nick although the fake I believe is a zinc microcasting. Producing the same effect in tombak is a totally different kettle of fish (I suppose that is a "bad smell" analogy!) which thankfully...

I agree that this looks like a period early tombak badge and it does have the characteristic curved flaw line at the bottom of the reverse below the maker mark. However, I do think it has been...