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Royal Flying Corps Wings
Gentlemen,
Could I ask your expert opinions on the authenticity of these RFC Wings? I have looked through the gallery, but can not find an exact match, or am I not looking hard enough ? The badge itself is filthy, so sorry if the colours are dull. I have tried to a get a close shot to aid inspection. All comments welcome. Regards, Jim. |
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Sadly to me they look at first glance to be wrong, stitching material etc is totally incorrect ....can you show s pic of the rear please .
Thanks steve |
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Looks to me to be a modern fake which has been artificially aged yet the melton background appear to be in perfect condition. As Steve says the embroidery is very coarse.
Dave |
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Hi Steve, The badge is stitched onto a patch of cloth, presumably uniform cloth, I cant actually see the back of the badge without unpicking the stitching....if however you think this is definitely a fake, I will unpick it....Jim.
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I am 99% sure it's a copy.
Best wishes Steve |
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O.K. lads, I value your expert opinions. I am not disappointed ! The badge has been fed to the cat .....and I have put the wife outside for the night.
Regards, Jim. |
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Jim,
there are several posts warning of NOT to buy cloth badges that are sen onto a piece of khaki cloth. Its always done so to hide the rear of the badge which is to a collector the greatest give away. The material they use is often not even uniform but a blanket. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Strange looking badge, I too think it is spurious.
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O.K. Lads, point taken, I realise its a minefield of fakes out there to a new collector. This one was bought on impulse....I am learning the hard way, but I am learning! That is why I joined this forum....thanks for the solid advice.
Jim |
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I hope you did not pay much, if sold as original, just return it.
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