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Old 28-01-21, 06:53 PM
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These wings recently sold on eBay, can I get your opinion on them. I don't remember what they sold for but it was considerable.

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Old 28-01-21, 09:36 PM
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Both fake.

Typical of the so called 'Pakistan' fakes, with the spaghetti like threads clearly visible on the reverse.

More from the same source: https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=82907

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Old 29-01-21, 10:58 AM
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Sadly someone parted with £180 for the white version
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Old 19-02-21, 07:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies, does someone have real ones for comparison.

Mike
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Old 20-02-21, 03:33 AM
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Here's an original set Mike

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Old 24-02-21, 08:24 PM
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Thanks Paul
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