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Old 14-02-24, 12:30 PM
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https://mindenmilitaria.com/shop.php?code=59704

It's my opinion that this badge is a modern Marsh fake with the die blob on the wing and the square feathers and the piece of maroon beret felt is spurious and designed to deceive.
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Old 14-02-24, 12:36 PM
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The Para badge itself is indeed fake for the reason you mention Alan.
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Old 14-02-24, 12:52 PM
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I emailed him last night, not had a reply yet and I see it is still listed
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Old 14-02-24, 01:55 PM
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We don’t all inherit our Fathers knowledge and expertise, it would appear.
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Old 15-02-24, 05:52 PM
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Rod wouldn't put this badge up for sale,such an obvious fake.
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Old 15-02-24, 08:46 PM
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Pointed wing tips put me off.
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