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25-05-09, 06:05 PM
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How to tell ww2 cloth trade badges
All,
How does one distinguish ww2 made cloth trade badges from post war made examples? I note that some have a white backing; others black. Additionally, I note examples embroidered on serge while others are on a felt like material.Thanks much! CB 
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19-06-09, 09:36 AM
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trade badges
Hi
Firstly i am far from an expert i learn everyday on forums such as this but if it was me and the badge has white in it i would use a UV black light to see if the material glows.If the white area in your badges glow you can guess they are post war. This is only one of maney tools to start pointing you in the right direction in cloth items. So then summing up a no glow is a good indicator to start. Then may be a burn test.
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19-06-09, 12:52 PM
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Firstly, why would anyone want to know?
Secondly, Edwards and Langley could help in some cases. Anything in the 1984 edition is bound to be 1984 or earlier. Thirdly, sealed patterns are dated. Fourthly, museum specimens attached to uniforms are usually kosher. Usually. ........... I could go on ...............
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19-06-09, 05:13 PM
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When you say post-war examples due you mean items manufactured up to 1960 when the patterns changed or recent repro's?
Its its the former it can be difficult to tell and more and more repro's items are coming on to the market for the living history guys. I would like to think most experienced collectors can identify the modern repro's but this obviosly come through looking at lots of badges. Its a pitty you live so far away or I would invite you to look at my collection which must be one of the biggest in the country. I also had the benefit of building up my collection when the book first came and no one was interested in trade badges. Hence cheap prices and very few repro's on the market. Neil
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