SAS wing advice on originality please - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

arrestingu · #1 05-10-17, 07:21 PM

Hi ,
can anyone please advise on the originality of this wing.
Thought central rope section had come off ??
local made ?? or copy ??
thanks
Steve

3battalion · #2 05-10-17, 07:29 PM

Hi Steve,

I believe these are reproductions mate The thread has that 'furry' look to it and I'm always concerned when I see haphazard stitching to the reverse of the wing.

Regards

Paul

arrestingu · #3 05-10-17, 08:04 PM

yes that bothered me to, but have seem some original SAS wartime theatre wings with thick thread... so double checking .
many thanks
steve

HamandJam · #4 06-10-17, 08:14 AM

Paul,

I fully agree with you. Give these a wide berth. Cheerio, JB

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3battalion

Hi Steve,

I believe these are reproductions mate The thread has that 'furry' look to it and I'm always concerned when I see haphazard stitching to the reverse of the wing.

Regards

Paul

arrestingu · #5 06-10-17, 08:58 AM

..thanks
steve

johanwiegman · #6 07-10-17, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arrestingu

Hi ,
can anyone please advise on the originality of this wing.
Thought central rope section had come off ??
local made ?? or copy ??
thanks
Steve

Hi Steve,

As fake as a three-dollar bill, as our American friends say.

The sheer amount of material at the back is also a giveaway, as is the general look and feel: Made in Pakistan!

Cheers,

Johan