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DESCRIPTION: A White Waistcoat Standard badge made by Richard Gomm with EMPIRE stamped into the back. THis badge has a very light blue jacket. Blue hands and red feet. This is the Die A version.
BACKSTAMP: Gomm Type I ii. Clearly stamped. All characters and apostrophes visible.
CONDITION: Presented in great condition. Free from any stress marks, chips or cracks to the enamel. As can be seen in the images there is slight enamel overrun from the blue jacket to the white waistcoat on the left side and from the black of the face to the bow tie. The right eye is slightly underfilled and there is a very light surface scratch above the left eye. The are to the top which appears to be a chip in the first image is just the way the light has caught the badge, as shown in the second image. The metal to reverse has a patina consistent with age and a couple of darker areas. Complete with original straight pin and working clasp.
See photos for full details. Multiple high quality images shows the badge from different angles.
RARITY RATING: 4
Offered for sale with low reserve.