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Old 21-03-21, 08:17 PM
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Chaps, are these Genuine, British and WW2 ?
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Old 21-03-21, 08:27 PM
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Old 21-03-21, 08:32 PM
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I’m no cloth collector but they look awful. I’d be shocked if they’re real and WW2.
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Old 21-03-21, 09:49 PM
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Old 22-03-21, 07:39 AM
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I think not, can you show the reverse please?


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Old 22-03-21, 07:22 PM
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I think not, can you show the reverse please?
It's ok Frank, the dealer has now stated it's not original.
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Old 24-03-21, 04:44 PM
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Was there a suggestion that it was when offered to you?


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Old 24-03-21, 07:42 PM
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Was there a suggestion that it was when offered to you?
Yes Frank, it was on eBay as original for £150. I messaged the seller, letting them know it was fake. They lowered the price to £50.....
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Old 24-03-21, 07:56 PM
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Fifty quid!


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Old 24-03-21, 09:08 PM
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Fifty quid!
I couldn't believe it.
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