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Old 03-06-21, 01:10 PM
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Default RFC wings and cap badges

Dear all,

My last finds. Hope they are genuine...!





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Old 03-06-21, 01:23 PM
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The solid one is not correct I am afraid. Although the voided one looks ok.
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Old 03-06-21, 01:29 PM
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Dear Alan,

Thank you for your comment.

I have seen some solid ones presented as «*war production*» badges. But the metal of this one seems to be yellowish, indeed. Copy or post war item for veterans?

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Old 03-06-21, 01:34 PM
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Copy imo.
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Old 03-06-21, 01:56 PM
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Every fully solid badge I’ve seen has been a repro. Note the flaw between the crown and F which is present on many RFC repros.
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Old 03-06-21, 01:58 PM
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Dear Luke,

Thank you for your input. I will fly back it to the seller if confirmed 🙂

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Old 03-06-21, 09:59 PM
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Although RAF and RAAF badges were made and worn part voided like that in WW2, I'd agree the 'solid' one is a reproduction, the small square above the 'F' being a tell, something in the striking (or casting) not found on genuine examples.

Wings are spot on, and genuine.
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Old 04-06-21, 04:33 AM
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Dear Padre,

I appreciate your confirmation and explanation.

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Old 06-06-21, 08:14 AM
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I very much doubt the existence of a single original example.

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