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Old 29-10-20, 11:58 AM
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Could anyone comment on the authenticity of this badge.
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Old 29-10-20, 01:10 PM
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Its fake, real ones have 3 rear loops.

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Old 29-10-20, 06:55 PM
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I Agree with Simon common fake Air Gunners badge
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Old 29-10-20, 07:19 PM
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Here are two good ones, 3 lugs no bottom rim on either also earlier with Screw posts.
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Old 31-10-20, 09:03 AM
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Thanks. I have never seen the earlier badge before - a great thing to have in your collection.
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