8th Indian division embroidered signs

[loupie1961]

Almost all the 8th Indian Division formation signs that I have seen during my collecting activity are printed canvas. Still I have come across two or three embroidered specimens: une is quite evidently theatre made, on a slip on, the other one, embroidered in golden bullion (officers issue?), could be Egiptian or Italian made, the last one, worsted on red cloth, I afraid could be a recent Pakistani repro, but maybe is some evidence of any production of worsted cloth 8th Division flashes? Thank you so much for your advise!

[NEMO]

The bullion example is fine no question but you are right about the Other been a Pakistan fake the big give away is the backing cloth this is cut from the sacking on the bales of wool bought in to make the fakes - some times found in black or a very light green .Some nice badges u have.

[loupie1961]

Originally Posted by NEMO

The bullion example is fine no question but you are right about the Other been a Pakistan fake the big give away is the backing cloth this is cut from the sacking on the bales of wool bought in to make the fakes - some times found in black or a very light green .Some nice badges u have.

Hello Nemo, I did not know about the backing made out of sacking, this is really a give away. Well, the overall pattern of the embroidery recommended itself as a reproduction! Thank you for the feedback.

[peter monahan]

My feeling was 'repro' based, as you say, on the embroidery style. Didn't know about the backing cloth trick either. Thanks, Nemo.