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Harry Katyn 03-09-18 03:06 PM

WWII 1st Glider Pilot Wing?
 
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After doing some research both on the forum and elsewhere I am undecided as to whether this wing is the genuine article or not. I would appreciate members opinions.
Thanks in anticipation.

arrestingu 03-09-18 03:20 PM

Looks like an Indian made copy to me ��

manchesters 03-09-18 03:22 PM

I dont think your Army Flying Badge is a genuine one.

Appears of modern Far East construction.

regards

General Ignorance 03-09-18 03:40 PM

Certainly a duffer that one.

Roy 03-09-18 04:46 PM

Hello Harry,

I certainly don't regard myself as an expert by any stretch of the imagination. However I have owned a couple of genuine examples of these and as already stated, I would give this one a very wide berth.

Cheerio,

Roy

Frank Kelley 03-09-18 06:56 PM

No, it is not original, it appears to have been manufactured well after the badge ceased to be worn in the British Army, get a refund.

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Originally Posted by Harry Katyn (Post 453107)
After doing some research both on the forum and elsewhere I am undecided as to whether this wing is the genuine article or not. I would appreciate members opinions.
Thanks in anticipation.


Luc 03-09-18 08:08 PM

It is a rather obvious replica I'm afraid.

Harry Katyn 04-09-18 06:19 PM

Thanks for all your input – that’s fairly unequivocal.

No refunds unfortunately! I’ve been going through old items in my collection and I’ve had this one that long I can’t even remember where I picked it up. But I will have a few more dubious items I’ll be uploading for inspection.

Frank Kelley 14-09-18 07:49 AM

No refund!:eek:

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Originally Posted by Harry Katyn (Post 453254)
Thanks for all your input – that’s fairly unequivocal.

No refunds unfortunately! I’ve been going through old items in my collection and I’ve had this one that long I can’t even remember where I picked it up. But I will have a few more dubious items I’ll be uploading for inspection.



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