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Old 08-02-20, 05:51 PM
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Default Need Help Identifying RFC Wings

Hi all,

First time poster here, I need help with these RFC pilot wings.
My main question is, are they original?

The edges look really clean and the crowns look a bit "pointy"?








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Old 09-02-20, 01:05 PM
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Hello Sukiyakki, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.
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Old 09-02-20, 01:14 PM
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Hi Sadly these are a copy , note backing , probably made in Pakistan.
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Old 09-02-20, 06:29 PM
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Was it expensive?
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Old 09-02-20, 07:23 PM
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Hi, steve

Yeah, I figured as much, thank you .

They do look to be silk embroidered and pretty neatly made, but I guess that if your plan is to deceive there is no end to what people will do to succed in that.
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Old 09-02-20, 07:25 PM
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Fortunately they were gifted to me from a family friend, so no harm done here .
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Old 09-02-20, 08:52 PM
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..it's all a learning curve , glad to help !
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