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Old 24-01-21, 04:30 PM
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Default XIV army patch

Is not red but pink...what do you think...faded or fake???
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Old 25-01-21, 05:32 PM
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Have you ever seen one patch so faded?
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Old 25-01-21, 05:41 PM
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Have you ever seen one patch so faded?
Faded example described as British 14th Army circa 1944 formation Patch Indian Production.

http://www.mournemilitaria.com/store...roduction.html

And another one :

https://www.emedals.com/wwii-fourtee...y-patch-gb2666

And one that has been sold :

https://www.brittonatwar.com/en-GB/b...6#.YA8DqFSeQ1J

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Old 25-01-21, 05:52 PM
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There are a lot!
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Old 26-01-21, 11:57 AM
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any patch can fade if used in the sun for a length of time, but imo this badge is a poor copy
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Old 26-01-21, 04:58 PM
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Typical Indian made sign in my opinion. The red dye they used faded something fierce. I own and have see many Indian formations signs with this fading.

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Old 26-01-21, 05:12 PM
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You think it is Indian made...but do you think it is a fake as Jerry do? Or just an Indian production..but legit?
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Old 26-01-21, 10:21 PM
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It does seem very consistent in color, which I would think not common with a fading patch. Anyway to get a peek at the back of the pink felt. It should reflect the darker color of the original. If it's the same washed out pink that may answer your question.

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Old 27-01-21, 09:39 AM
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IMO this badge has fluffy embroidery and is on a fluffy backing typical of copies, not genuine period examples. Whilst I understand there are quite afew period made variants, but I have yet to see any that looks like this does.

here are the two I own
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Old 27-01-21, 12:50 PM
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The shield is very faded yet the yellow and deep pink detail of the sword hilt and the dark blue (black?) horizontal band and the badge backing appear pristine.
Looks a bad 'un to me.
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Old 27-01-21, 04:22 PM
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Could well be a bad one, but it can be difficult to be sure with these as so many variants exist that were locally hand made. I would peel the back a little to see if the reverse is red or not. If it is, it still may be period.

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Old 27-01-21, 04:29 PM
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Jerry,

I agree this is a poor copy for the reasons you have already said.

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Old 27-01-21, 04:50 PM
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The reverse is not red but pink...I am afraid the conclusion it's clear...
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Old 27-01-21, 04:52 PM
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This XIV patch belonged to Pte TG Dorran RAMC who served with 6th Field Ambulance in Burma
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Old 27-01-21, 05:26 PM
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Jerry,

I agree this is a poor copy for the reasons you have already said.

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thank you Mark, I did begin to wonder if was pissin in the wind
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