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Old 19-01-21, 08:23 PM
AATTV AATTV is offline
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Default SAAF Bullion wings
Dear all,

A recent find, this nice bullion SAAF wings. However, the colours of the coat of arms seem to be inverted. Mistake by the manufacturer? If you have a clue about it... I have placed a half wing with the relevant colours as a comparison.





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Old 19-01-21, 08:55 PM
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Lovely originals !!
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Steve
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Old 20-01-21, 11:34 AM
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Thanks!

My new ones:



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Old 20-01-21, 03:44 PM
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What is the RRAF wing? I'm not aware of any Rhodesian wing of that pattern, maybe a prototype?
Some lovely wings you have though!
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Alex
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Old 18-02-21, 09:05 AM
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The bullion ones would be intended for Blue Undress or Full Dress (pre WW2). Inversion likely a tailors mistake.
The other SAAF wings look fine. The RRAF letters one is IMO a fantasy item as I've never seen a photo of one worn and I have a personal interest in the SRAF/RRAF era so am always studying any new photos I come across from that period.
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