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Old 30-05-19, 03:56 PM
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Default Glider pilot wings for review.
Dear Forum ,
Real or fake ?
Any comment would be appreciated.
Thank you ,
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Old 30-05-19, 04:04 PM
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I am afraid that they are not genuine.

I fell into the same 'pothole' some months ago; hence the following thread:
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=70664
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Old 30-05-19, 05:35 PM
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Despite the attempt at "age" on the obverse, a glance at the reverse tells all.
Far too much of this rubbish is being sold as original these days.


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Real or fake ?
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Old 31-05-19, 02:45 PM
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Not even close to the original!
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Old 31-05-19, 08:32 PM
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That's certainly true, although, I dare say the asking price might be, depending upon the seller concerned.
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Old 02-06-19, 05:24 PM
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Thank you for your comments Gentlemen.
A friend of mine got burned !
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Well, never mind, at least it was not you.

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