Another day another replica. This badge came with the 1947 issue and I don't hold it against the seller that they seemed unaware of its replica status.
It is a simple badge and I’m not really sure why its worthy of a replica, however it is in tip-top condition so ticks the box in my big chart-o-badges.
Here's some piccies 
My next badge is an Ayr 1947, it features an excellently portrayed dancing thistle on a tartan background and is in fantastic condition.
There is no makers mark on the rear and the pin is in great condition. Surprisingly great. In fact something isn’t quite right…
Yes this badge is what is diplomatically called “a replica” whether a deliberate fake or a reissue by Butlins I'm not sure but I suspect the latter.
How do I know it is a replica?
A lot of replicas are helpfully stamped as such on the rear but as you can see from the images, no such help her. However there are several things that make it obvious.
It has a clear acrylic cover over the enamelled surface, this never happed to badges of true vintage this is the cause of the strange reflection on picture 1. Additionally the pin is a rotational clip pin. Originals were far simpler.
The good news is rather than being a deliberate fake this is a true replica and still collectable, the bad news is that the closest this badge has been to 1947 is in the writing on the front.
On the subject of true fakes, the badges to beware of are the concessionary badges. These are rare and often fetch a higher price then the enamelled badges and are generally an un-enamelled version of that years badge. The unscrupulous can therefore make a reasonable fake by removing the enamel from a genuine badge and thus upping the value.
My new acquisition today is a fantastic condition Barry Island 1966 badge. Enamelling is almost pristine and there is hardly any tarnish at all. An excellent addition and my first Barry Island badge.
It is stamped with the makers mark and in this case that is Thomas Fattorini and his sons. I wonder where they are now?
Now i need to reorganise my whole folder to squeeze it in.