Jamaican military badge

[Swoodzy007]

Hey,ive had this old Jamaican war badge for awhile and im just after some info and maybe value..thanks

 

[Wildcat1750]

Welcome to TNet!
Can't help you with the ID but I'm sure someone here eventually will.

 

[A2coins]

Welcome to tnet That is pretty cool I bet you could google badges from there and might find it or wait for someone to help. Thanks for sharing it Ill be watching to see also looks like an old old relic!!!

 

[CRUSADER]

No judgements can be made until we see pictures of the reverse?

Plus it's exact size?

My gut tells me to be cautious on this one, but in it's favour so far is the incised styling of the name & date, as those are in keeping. (Plus some old looking scars that have healed)

 

[CRUSADER]

PS. Another useful piece of information is its PROVENANCE?

 

[trapperart]

Welcome to the forum. No help here

 

[Z.K.]

I clicked on this figuring someone found a silver pot leaf brooch and was being funny. This looks much cooler. Good luck with getting more info!

 

[CRUSADER]

I'm not expert on this type of thing, but I like to think I have enough experience to spot a fantasy or fake piece.

My last question is; What metal is it? It looks like the patina that aged silver would go! (Good sign)

Everything I'm about to say is speculation & I'm really keen for those with the right books to chime in, but...
Assuming it's silver, it must have belonged to one of the Officers of the Jamaican Militia & not an enlisted man. Which leads me to my speculation; I wonder if it's a one-off commissioned piece paid for by an Officer??

I wait with interest for the right attribution, but you do need to answer the questions, so others can be sure of the ID.

Assuming it's real, I'm pretty sure it's a $1000+ piece.

 

[Scrappy]

Wow, I really like that piece. I can see why Cru's valuation is high. Very desirable!

 

[Carolina Tom]

This belt plate looks similar.... Crocodile on a torse.

Torse | Define Torse at Dictionary.com

Also found this: http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/112208-1803-jamaica-brass-buckle.html

 

[CRUSADER]

Wow, I really like that piece. I can see why Cru's valuation is high. Very desirable!

Only basing it on what the cross-belt pieces above go for.

 

[DCMatt]

This one sold in 2012 for @ $430 US:

https://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archi...lot.php?specialcollection_id=28&lot_id=217497

DCMatt

P.S. Actually sold for 350 GBP in 2012 but I used today's rate to convert to USD.

 

[CRUSADER]

This one sold in 2012 for @ $430 US:

https://www.dnw.co.uk/auction-archi...lot.php?specialcollection_id=28&lot_id=217497

DCMatt

P.S. Actually sold for 350 GBP in 2012 but I used today's rate to convert to USD.

Good match.
I thought it very rare but what I don't get is why the OP's looks Silver unlike your brass example??

What I also don't get is people who ask questions & then disappear, plus don't answer questions?

 

[Blak bart]

Ya mon dot bee sheriff tommm browns ole baadge mon !!!!!