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Old 26-04-21, 09:24 PM
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Hello gents,

May I please ask for your thoughts on this example?
I think it may be WW2 vintage but there are so may fakes out there I want to be certain.

Thank you very much for any help you can provide.

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Old 27-04-21, 07:06 AM
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Roy

The badge looks fine to me.

Please send me a pm if for sale.

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Old 29-04-21, 08:16 PM
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Thank you Keith
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A fine and scarce original badge Roy!
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Old 02-05-21, 09:41 PM
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Thank you Luc!
Scarce indeed; I've been looking for an original for many years.
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I sincerely hope you do not consider buying the £55.00 "original" AFPU badge on Ebay.
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