Type 5 wings?

[Infanteer]

This seller purports these wings to be type 5. The type 5 is my favorite type of wing to collect as it is for me the easiest to identify. However, I don't believe the wings in this auction are type 5. Just curious what others have to say. Seems to me that there are a ton of wings being sold as WW2 and are being erroneously assigned an incorrect type as per Ken's book. Anyone else noticing this happening?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Scarce-1st-Ca...item19d47e4ea0

[3battalion]

Hello Infanteer,

I don't believe these wings are of WW2 manufacture nor Type 5 wings.

Regards

Paul

[cw2311]

Interesting wing you posted Infanteer,

It appears to have stitching characteristics of a Type 1 wing, however,the white backing appears different from those I have handled and I don’t care for how it has been ‘trimmed up’.

If collectors are interested, I will try and write a detailed description of each wing type and post it?...

Cheers

[ASR142]

Originally Posted by cw2311

Interesting wing you posted Infanteer,

It appears to have stitching characteristics of a Type 1 wing, however,the white backing appears different from those I have handled and I don’t care for how it has been ‘trimmed up’.

If collectors are interested, I will try and write a detailed description of each wing type and post it?...

Cheers

yes please cheers steve

[Infanteer]

Originally Posted by cw2311

If collectors are interested, I will try and write a detailed description of each wing type and post it?...

Sure, I can use all the help I can get with these infernal wings...

[48th]

I need all the help I can get my self, I even own a couple books on the subject and still find it difficult to identify them.

[cw2311]

Okay Gents!

It appears there is some interest, so I will do my best to write a detailed description of each wing type and post it with pictures. Please be patient, I have plenty on the go at the moment.

Cheers!

[cw2311]

Hello Gents,

I had a few messages from people wanting me to post detailed descriptions along with some close up pictures. I realize it can be challenging to capture all the details and colours from a simple low resolution picture, therefore I have typed up a detailed description of each ‘wing type’.

If you are fortunate enough to be handling an untouched wing with its complete original border, then of course you can determine what you have in your hands a little easier. It is when we come across wings that have been excessively trimmed down combined with extreme wear, dirt, fading, etc… which can cloud our decision.

My disclaimer: I’m simply giving you my observation from my personal collection along with handling several wings over the years. Please keep in mind that there quite possibly could be ‘exceptions to the rule’ with war time wings.

Enjoy & Happy Collecting!

[Infanteer]

Can't wait to see your descriptions. Any help is appreciated. Will you be posting them here or are we to contact you individually?

[Bill A]

Thanks for creating the reference cw2311. The information has been moved to a separate thread at http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=33116. It has been pinned to the top of the Airborne and Special Forces Forum for reference.