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06-11-23, 08:07 PM
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RAF badge - what it is actually?
Hi all,
Is this early RAF shoulder title, beret or sleeve badge? Also, is this badge re-lugged or fake? Many thanks, Timo
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc). 
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06-11-23, 10:21 PM
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Hi Timo,
As far as I understand, this is supposed to be an early WRAF cap badge. I really don't know much about them but I also understand photographic evidence of this badge in use is not great with only one blurry period photograph that I have ever seen. Others would know more, no doubt. They turn up for sale fairly regularly but this type of badge has been faked quite a bit though & I think by the old Martin Marsh badge versions too. I can't comment on the lugs or what determines an original from a fake either unfortunately. The attached images are from the late David Parsons of the UK. He left a very good legacy for us RAF collectors. God bless him. Best regards, David
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09-01-24, 04:01 PM
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Many thanks David. Any other thoughts on this?
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I am always looking early (pre 1939) British ribbon bars with foreign awards; interesting devices or just different construction solutions. Also I am seeking Royal Dublin Fusiliers items. I can help in small scale to research RDF soldiers (MICs, medal rolls, additional information, etc).
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#4
16-01-24, 12:03 AM
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This badge has been discussed on the Forum on other occasions
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=86329 I would add that the badge has been heavily reproduced since the 1980’s if not prior to that.
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19-01-24, 04:22 PM
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Further to my last post, proof that these badge are still being reproduced today:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/285517419...3ABFBMpN2hqKRj
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