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11-12-15, 06:08 PM
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Fake LRDG Beret on eBay
A brief note of warning to any prospective bidders. A beret with fake LRDG cloth badge on eBay, item number 231779834339.
This beret has been doing the rounds, I was shown it at the Chelmsford Military Fair earlier this year. The cloth badge is of recent manufacture. Keith Last edited by Alan O; 11-12-15 at 07:26 PM. 
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11-12-15, 07:07 PM
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Well spoted keith
Whats worth noting is the fake WD stamp as well with this come and say hellow at the next chelsford meeting if you go i in front of the stage cheers steve
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#5
11-12-15, 07:43 PM
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Was there ever a cloth LRDG Beret Badge??
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#8
20-12-15, 10:36 PM
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Wow....
 We all make mistakes from time to time and occasionally pay over the odds for something special but this is beyond belief.... Roy.
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#9
20-12-15, 11:18 PM
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Yikes! And a 2nd bidder not far behind. In the photos he had the beret turned every which way from Sunday but never what I would call a close up shot of the badge.
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#11
20-12-15, 11:41 PM
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An early Christmas present for the seller...
As I said in my first post, the embroidered LRDG badge attached to the beret is of recent manufacture. I was offered the beret at the Chelmsford Military Fair earlier this year, the asking price was £45.00. Keith
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#12
21-12-15, 09:47 PM
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Dont panic! i was the idiot that was bidding but i found the posts here just after i bid and was saved - praise the lord....i do have a contact who is a serious LRDG collector and he would have vetoed it after i had shown him so i would not have gone through with it..lets hope the other bidder does not buy it as well.... a valuable service was performed and i have a spanked bottom....(your a much nicer crowd than the nasty lot on various other nations forums!)
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#13
21-12-15, 11:59 AM
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Just want to say a big thank you for this! I was watching it for a while, tried emailing the seller and took a punt.......as yes these if real are beyond rare....thank goodness i saw your message to pull me out in time! Why or why or why...i just gave up collecting the other sides stuff due to this type of activity and its just as bad! (ok not that bad) Thanks again!
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#14
21-12-15, 06:29 PM
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Monty Cassino
Welcome to the Forum - and its many uses - we are all educated through sharing information As for Special Forces, Airborne, Commando etc - yes - the faking is heavy and sometimes frighteningly good. Yet sometimes what appears to be fake has provenance and is perfectly good - I am biased but think just as much or more care needs to be taken in these areas as any other, with mistakes being costly if not avoided. The forum is great, but at the end of the day - you have to weigh up all information and expertise and only do things you yourself are happy with. 'If in doubt leave it out'. I guess you are an experienced collector already but certainly the collective wisdom of the Forum is helpful, particularly as we have specialists in virtually every relevant field. Mike
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#15
21-12-15, 09:52 PM
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Mike - indeed....i have a tendency to rush in and think later! but also i win a few battles on ebay...not the best place to buy i know as it has its issues...i have found some right stinkers but at the same time have picked up some gems late at night! The knowledge and experience on forums like this is INVALUABLE and i commend you all - i also commend you for actually being polite and nice! gosh if this had been say for a German WW2 forum,....oh my...they are harsh....
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