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Fake printed SAS/Para wings
Be warned, these are now for sale on ebay coming out of the Nederlands, seller has both SAS & Parachute printed wings for sale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-SAS-wi...EAAOSwImRYHaOa I would advise copying the image from the link for refs sake!
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Although it clearly states reproduction in the description this will not stop a subsequent purchaser possibly getting stung. Surely all reproduction items should be clearly marked as such indelibly on the reverse.
Mike Last edited by Mike B; 10-11-16 at 06:18 PM. |
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Interesting, especially as they were never made as printed badges. A prototype printed wing shown to the SAS in 1944 was rejected in favour of an embroidered version.
Jon |
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"Made using an original as example"
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SAS printed wing
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That prototype of the printed SAS wing does actually still exist. I believe Keith Turner, member of this Forum, has one in his collection. Cheers, Johan |
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JW is correct. Herewith an image of my printed SAS wing.
And, before anyone asks, no I have not loaned it to anyone so it could be copied. However, I have previously shown the wing on this forum and I know at least one other exists... I have just purchased one of the copies. I will take side-by-side comparison photographs, measurements and make the comparison data available to the forum and, hopefully, this will help prevent any fraudulent sale of the fake wing. Keith
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Keith,
Can I suggest that you dont give to much informtion away on here, as the fakers would no doubt alter the print run to match your spec. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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I collect badges and medals of London Transport employees and its predecessor and successor companies, bus, tram, trolleybus, underground railway. |
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Keith,
I cant claim its the concensus but I feel its probably wise. regarsd
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Copy of printed wing
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Cheers, Johan |
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Provenace
Keith,
Do you (and the other owner of a printed wing) have provenance to your wing? Would be nice to know a story behind the wing in case we are offered similar down the line. Regards Jon |
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What evidence do you have to support this statement?
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printed, sas wings, special air service |
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