Opinions on Combined Operations Commando Patch

[Tonomachi]

I took a chance on this patch as I was hoping it was a variation but am not sure. It is embroidered on very thin stiff material. I bought it yesterday at an insignia show in Hayward, California. It passes the black light test so I was wondering if this was an original patch or copy?

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[DJT]

My vote would be fake, sorry.

[Mike Jackson]

Originally Posted by DJT

My vote would be fake, sorry.

Agreed. Mike

[Frank Kelley]

I have never seen an original embroidered onto material like that.

Originally Posted by Mike Jackson

Agreed. Mike

[NEMO]

A new (ish) copy been made in the far east by a UK dealer -it is supposed to be the ` water proofed` combined ops sign that was worn on the outer clothing of Canoeists in such units as the C.O.P.P`s produced on a rubber / plastic type material ??

im told ......... the material used on these modern copies are cut up wet suits .......... hey ho

[SAS1]

Yes, certain Far East repro I'm afraid. The messy back is just one giveaway.

Remember, the blacklight test is only useful on synthetic white fabric/cloth. Natural materials or others colours have no effect.

[Tonomachi]

That is what I was afraid of. Thanks for everyones input.