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Old 03-09-18, 03:06 PM
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Default WWII 1st Glider Pilot Wing?

After doing some research both on the forum and elsewhere I am undecided as to whether this wing is the genuine article or not. I would appreciate members opinions.
Thanks in anticipation.
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Old 03-09-18, 03:20 PM
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Looks like an Indian made copy to me ��
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Old 03-09-18, 03:22 PM
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I dont think your Army Flying Badge is a genuine one.

Appears of modern Far East construction.

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Old 03-09-18, 03:40 PM
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Certainly a duffer that one.
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Old 03-09-18, 04:46 PM
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Hello Harry,

I certainly don't regard myself as an expert by any stretch of the imagination. However I have owned a couple of genuine examples of these and as already stated, I would give this one a very wide berth.

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Old 03-09-18, 06:56 PM
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No, it is not original, it appears to have been manufactured well after the badge ceased to be worn in the British Army, get a refund.

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After doing some research both on the forum and elsewhere I am undecided as to whether this wing is the genuine article or not. I would appreciate members opinions.
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Old 03-09-18, 08:08 PM
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It is a rather obvious replica I'm afraid.
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Old 04-09-18, 06:19 PM
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Thanks for all your input – that’s fairly unequivocal.

No refunds unfortunately! I’ve been going through old items in my collection and I’ve had this one that long I can’t even remember where I picked it up. But I will have a few more dubious items I’ll be uploading for inspection.
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Old 14-09-18, 07:49 AM
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No refund!

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Thanks for all your input – that’s fairly unequivocal.

No refunds unfortunately! I’ve been going through old items in my collection and I’ve had this one that long I can’t even remember where I picked it up. But I will have a few more dubious items I’ll be uploading for inspection.
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