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PR titles, Pegasus and wings on a BD: copies?
I guess all this insignia duly sewn on a 1939 ptn BD blouse are modern copies (the embroidered pegasus flashes are poorly made) but I'd ask for the experts to confirm, if possible! Thank you in advance, gentlemen!
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I'm not qualified to comment on their authenticity but they have been properly and professionally sewn on.
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I hope you have not bought that.
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PR Titles, Pegasus, et al.
loupie1961,
Suggest you may want to glance at the guidance provided in the following article; http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/p/british-militaria.html . In all fairness, even several decades ago I fully realized that I could never afford a truly genuine WWII Parachute Regiment battledress blouse. As an avid collector, I was reconciled to the next best alternative, with an authentic Pattern 1937 Battledress blouse of a reasonable size, and at least a genuine full set of the correct insignia, I was able to "reconstruct" a blouse that was "technically authentic" but not the genuine article. Heresy you say! It will never be sold until my death, and even then for what it is. Today you may have to reconcile to a similar set of circumstances, probably now with only reproduction insignia, unless you have a spare ten thousand dollars or more, and proof of impeccable provenance. Just a thought for consideration. Arnhem Jim, Arizona Territory |
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I don’t like the whole set, particularly the wings.
As a piece of advice, I would look preferably at a blouse with printed patches. They are easier to authenticate. There are so many different variants with embroided patches that it is almost impossible to tell unless you have a chance to look at their backs. |
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Hello and thank you to you all! Yes, as a matter of fact I have bought the BD blouse, being it an authentic 1937 pattern, although with period (????!!!!?) repairs, with no illusions whatever as to the insignia. Price was what one is to be expected to pay (ok, some £ 20more...) for such a BD blouse. Insignia are professionally sewn, so what I have got to decide is whether to keep the BD blouse as the "next best alternative" to a good one, or to apply for a refund. No big sums involved, thanks God!
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I would ask for a refund. Good luck!
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I have sold probably 5 or 6 original Para Regt blouses with their orignal insignia, some with solid provenance for £1000-1500 |
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Insist on a total refund.
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Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory |
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