W A M I shoulder flash

[Donny B.]

I do not collect shoulder flashes per se but I have had a couple come my way occasionally.

One is this W A M I flash that I have pictured. I have noticed that the curve of the red border does not match the curve of the cut out yellow cloth of the flash. Likewise, to me, the curve of the printing does not appear to follow the curve of the red border.

Is someone out there able to tell me if this sort of thing common with these flashes or do I have cause for concern regarding this one's authenticity?.....Are they reproduced?

Any advice appreciated.

Donny B.

[slick_mick]

It's something that I have seen in many flashes of that period.

This one looks good. I have never seen any repros of the bordered RAAC flashes.

Mick

[Donny B.]

Thanks for your response and your reassurance, Mick.

I guess the flash is in keeping with the period W A M I badges.

Donny B.

[slick_mick]

Yes mate - the 10 WAMI hat badge would have been worn at the same time.

Mick

[Donny B.]

There you go! Teasing again! I don't have one of those post '53 WAMIs so for the time being the flash will have to sit with my earlier badges.....


I guess I was referring to "in keeping" in quality rather than period, but that is just my opinion.

Donny B.

[slick_mick]

I think I have a spare 10 WAMI QC hat badge.

Always open to trades.

Mick