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Old 11-04-13, 11:12 AM
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I don't know if forum members are bidding on this motto? Item No: 380607544109

This is a repro/fake of the Firmin Motto.....

[Left] Repro/Fake "Smooth eye" Motto
[Right] The real thing
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Old 11-04-13, 04:56 PM
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The real badge is a "Winker" Griff
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Old 11-04-13, 05:14 PM
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The real badge is a "Winker" Griff
I see no "Winks"

Orrible nasty "Winker" below...
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I hope this is a good Firmin example too.
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Old 11-04-13, 08:04 PM
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Yes.... spot on I would put that into the "just before" the AA Motto category... see below
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