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Old 23-01-16, 01:50 PM
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Am I correct in thinking these are correct WW2 SAAF pilot wings ?


regards,

Albert.
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Old 23-01-16, 02:04 PM
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100% correct, found in various sizes.
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Old 23-01-16, 05:15 PM
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Very nice indeed and completely original.

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Old 23-01-16, 05:27 PM
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Thanks for the thumbs up guy's

I was looking for a pair for a longtime, have been the under bidder in quit a few auctions and finally won these for about half the price the others went for.
So then doubt started to creep in..........

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