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Old 04-03-18, 12:23 PM
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Default Canadian Parachutist Plastic Economy

Hi just for your attention this just sold for £420 1st have seen one of these on Ebay!
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Old 04-03-18, 12:44 PM
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What are the particular concerns you have?

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Hi just for your attention this just sold for £420 1st have seen one of these on Ebay!
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Old 04-03-18, 12:53 PM
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No concerns Frank just posted for interest sake as the S/F collectors may find it of interest? I must admit I put a bid in for this but way out of my league priceways!
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Old 04-03-18, 02:18 PM
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Here is a link to the concerns about that badge.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1
Someone has purchased an expensive filler.
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Old 04-03-18, 02:49 PM
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Here is a link to the concerns about that badge.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...&theater&ifg=1
Someone has purchased an expensive filler.
Link does not work for me
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Old 04-03-18, 02:56 PM
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Try this link, and scroll down that page to the post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508635382724987/
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Old 04-03-18, 04:04 PM
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Am not a Facebook member so link not working for me!

But there was concerns about this badge then.? The rear fixings remind me more for a belt buckle but admit they also are similar to a plastic Air Cadet badge rear fixings, so thought this was typical of Canadian Plastic Economy Badges?

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Old 04-03-18, 04:12 PM
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Here are the images of the good badge (from Ken Joyce's book, Into the Maelstrom) and the one auctioned.
The Canadian Parachute Corps badges are the most sought after and one of the most reproduced Canadian badges. The plastic badge stirred some controversy. Here is an image of the correct plastic badge (from Ken Joyce's Into the Maelstrom) and a plastic badge making the rounds on the market. Note the lack of detail in the maple leaf spray on the obverse, among other issues. The back is the real revelation. Note the double plunger mark and its relationship to the indentations etc. Note also the depth of the indentations, shape of the cast lugs, etc.
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Old 04-03-18, 05:21 PM
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Unfortunately the Polish wing from the same seller also raises concerns.

http://r.ebay.com/bwmcXp

It looks cast from the surface texture of the wings which also have very rounded edges. The original wings were struck and are flat with fairly sharp edges. The number isn't clearly stamped compared with known originals and the 4s are the wrong shape.

The wing sold for £466, a lot of money, but I would expect an original to go for more than twice that.
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Try this link, and scroll down that page to the post. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508635382724987/
This link works but I would need to join to see the images but I notice you have added the pics of the copy and an original, thanks.
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The images are posted above.
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Here is another one on ebay.......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-bakelit...53.m1438.l2649
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and a good one to boot
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£135.
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when one paid a half a crown ( two shillings and sixpence, twelve and half new pence ) for one you were guaranteed originality
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