Printed 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion Title - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

1CanPara · #1 30-12-11, 08:39 PM

Just came in today. What do you think??

Bill A · #2 30-12-11, 09:33 PM

The title is a reproduction. Here is a link to a good one currently on ebay. http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages/...0,0,0&format=0

1CanPara · #3 31-12-11, 01:23 PM

Hello Bill,
What does it show on it thats makes it's a reproduction?

Thanks,
Mike

Bill A · #4 31-12-11, 02:30 PM

Hello Mike, The following things bother me about the title shown in your post:
1. the colours are off, in your image the background appears purple not maroon (browner shade) and the lettering
2. the lettering is not crisp and well defined (note the rounded top on the 1, the pointed top on the first A in Canada, etc.)
3. the fabric looks different, heavier and somewhat coarser
4. there appears to be some white thread on this one on the cut edge
This is my opinion, but I am not comfortable, especially on the basis of the colours.

1CanPara · #5 31-12-11, 05:34 PM

Hi Bill, there is a set of used ones on ebay #310369188447 that look like mine.
They have the rounded "1". Do you think these are repro's too.

Mike

Bill A · #6 31-12-11, 06:02 PM

Hi Mike I am not sure if we are talking about the same thing. The titles that are on ebay right now are good ones in my opinion. Note the top right corner of the 1 is square and sharp for the used ones. At least to my eye. Your example is clearly rounded on the top right corner.