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Forum: General Topics 09-09-20, 04:04 PM
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Posted By Bill A
Hi Robert, There are any number of fake / copy...

Hi Robert, There are any number of fake / copy badges out there. Croft and Bondy were two of the most prolific and documented copiers. But anyone can make a fake. There are vendors on ebay from...
Forum: General Topics 15-12-14, 08:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
And the perennial reproduction. Canadian...

And the perennial reproduction. Canadian Parachute Corps badges are probably the most copied badge for Canadian collectors. Here is a badge recently discussed on FB....
Forum: General Topics 15-12-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
If a member is on Facebook, there is a group for...

If a member is on Facebook, there is a group for Canadian reproduction badges. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1508635382724987/
Forum: General Topics 15-12-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
It would be nice to add more known repros to this...

It would be nice to add more known repros to this thread. Any member have images?
Forum: General Topics 28-09-13, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Prince Edward Island Light Horse copy

The Prince Edward Island Light Horse copy.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/blindbill/peilhobcopy_zpsdce689ee.jpg
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Forum: General Topics 28-09-13, 03:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Edmonton Fusiliers Copy

Images of the Edmonton Fusiliers copy.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/blindbill/edfusobcopy_zpsa44afff6.jpg

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/blindbill/edfusrevcopy_zpsc6d88d89.jpg
Forum: General Topics 28-09-13, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
University of Alberta COTC copy

The vendor has give permission to copy and post the images of the badges. Here is the University of Alberta COTC.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/blindbill/uofaobcp_zps446880ce.jpg
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Forum: General Topics 27-09-13, 12:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
There was a lot of pressure put on Bondy to mark...

There was a lot of pressure put on Bondy to mark his badges, but I am not sure it ever had effect. And, he wasn't the only one making reproductions, but he at least was up front that his badges were...
Forum: General Topics 26-09-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Any chance of an image?

Any chance of an image?
Forum: General Topics 28-06-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Additionally, if the originals are documented and...

Additionally, if the originals are documented and that information is available, anything that does not fit the story should be treated with great suspicion. Sixty-five years down the line, newly...
Forum: General Topics 11-12-10, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Hi David, You have raised my suspicions about...

Hi David, You have raised my suspicions about that badge again. I was uneasy with it when I acquired it, but ... (hope springs eternal...).
Now I think it fits the situation you have presented. The...
Forum: General Topics 03-11-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Hi Floyd, Please use the personal message...

Hi Floyd, Please use the personal message function, and we can go from there.
Forum: General Topics 09-07-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 25,951
Posted By Bill A
Reproductions for the Canadian Badge Registry

The increasing number of reproduction / copy / fantasy Canadian badges poses a significant problem for collectors, new and old. An online reference can identify and document the bogus badges. As has...
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