RFC Observer wing - genuine?

[jon_s]

I'll be grateful for opinions on whether this RFC(?) observer wing is genuine or not.

Cheers,

Jon

Good set of wings look OK to me

peter

I would like to endorse Peter's remarks - the wing looks OK to me too. The copies usually get the proportions of the Observer's wing quite wrong - it is quite a unique balance of wing and O - when you have seen enough originals, you will immediately know a fake. The photograph also suggests that this one is in pretty good condition - a very desirable find ! Regards. David

[jon_s]

Peter & David,

Many thanks for your opinions. The condition is pretty good - just a small moth hole in the "O" about 1mm accross. As a matter of interest, what's the approximate market value?

Regards,

Jon

I know Peter will have his view on price. Mine would be based upon a 'wants' list I have from a client who is prepared to pay up to 40.00GBP for Observers wing and up to 80.00GBP for pilot's wings. Sounds about right to me. Regards. David

[jon_s]

David,

Many thanks for the price info. It's of academic interest only, as I'm going to hang on to it, partly because I like it and partly as a reminder of an all too rare car boot bargain.

Regards,

Jon