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Old 14-04-14, 02:07 AM
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I've just acquired the badge in my scan as a bye-product of another purchase. I suspect it is a copy, but would like confirmation before I bin it.

I've looked as a number of previous threads but they appear to be blocked, or inconclusive. Whilst not wishing to stir up past controversy again, can I get opinions on just this badge please?

Stephen.
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Old 14-04-14, 02:51 AM
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Hello Stephen,

Your OSONS flash looks good to me. Personally, I don’t see why these would be reproduced as they are not big ticket items. However, I guess some people out there will reproduce anything for a buck!

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Old 15-04-14, 11:56 PM
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Agree with the above, your badge is good. This was the version worn on the camoflage jump smock worn by members of the Canadian Airborne Regiment and later, personnel of the Special Service Force. Dated about late 70's-early 80's.

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Old 16-04-14, 03:28 AM
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Thanks for your replies- it stays in my small Canadian collection.

Stephen.
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Old 20-04-14, 05:56 AM
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Badjez, curious why you had doubt about this piece? Looks good to me as well.
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Old 20-04-14, 10:06 AM
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Infanteer,

Glad to get another vote of confidence in this piece.

Canadian badges aren't my forte.
I had seen this design in green/black, and the numerous previous threads about these badges had confused me.
A number of the other cloth items this cam with were junk!
The manufacture made me wonder if this had been made in Germany or the USA, hence my doubts.

Plus, "everyone is probably lying to me until the contrary is proven" has been my buying mantra for some time now!

Thanks, Stephen.
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Old 20-04-14, 02:01 PM
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Stephen:

I have to ask, if as you say that Canadian badges aren't your forte, then why do you even bother to buy them? Right now it looks to me at least like your collecting strategy for Canadian badges is to buy them, then ask if they are real. Sort of like closing the gate after the horse has left which at some point could leave you holding reproductions if you are not careful.

If you are keen to pick up a few Canadian badges, then why not purchase them from some of the reputable Canadian dealers such as Marway or Ursual to name but two. At least you will know that what you are getting is real.

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Old 20-04-14, 10:51 PM
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Ed,

As I said in my original thread, this badge came as part of a larger mixed Lot of British and foreign items: I bought it for the British items and this was a bye-product. Having acquired it I sought to improve my knowledge of the badge, hence my question. It wasn't a speculative purchase.

Stephen.
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Old 26-04-14, 10:52 PM
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Good day Stephen,

Just some more for your 'general' knowledge and 'private' information. Finally got around to digging these out of my collection. These are later in time than your example, mid to late 80's.

Left hand one is for wear on the Service Dress tunic while the right hand one, as previously discussed, for the camo jump smock. You will notice that the manufacturers have started laying a thin plastic film over the cloth backing.

Hope this helps you out in some way. Stay safe and have fun.

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Old 26-04-14, 11:34 PM
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Ian,

Thanks once more. This thread now makes more sense to me than the others on this subject. Your assistance is appreciated.

Stephen.
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