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Old 10-03-18, 09:31 AM
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Default WW1 19th Div sign - opinions sought

Hello all, I'm not a great expert on WW1 cloth. So I wanted to ask opinions on these - I am presuming 19th Division. As you will see they're slightly different. Is the construction consistent with a WW1 made cloth sign? They are said to have come off a tunic that was un-saveable because of moth. I'd very much appreciate the thoughts in them as to authenticity!

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Old 10-03-18, 10:32 AM
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Look very much like modern reproductions on the wrong cloth and 'roughed' up to make them look old to me.

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Old 10-03-18, 12:27 PM
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I agree with Simon. the khaki cloth is too heavy and the random stains to the obverse are just odd and out of place.
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I don't much like either and would certainly not buy them if they are being offered as original.

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Hello all, I'm not a great expert on WW1 cloth. So I wanted to ask opinions on these - I am presuming 19th Division. As you will see they're slightly different. Is the construction consistent with a WW1 made cloth sign? They are said to have come off a tunic that was un-saveable because of moth. I'd very much appreciate the thoughts in them as to authenticity!

Best regards, and thanks.
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Old 10-03-18, 08:37 PM
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Thanks very much to all who've posted. Clearly not of the period.
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