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Old 21-07-20, 10:31 AM
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Default Para wings ?

Hi, these wings came with an auction lot of other badges, but I know nothing about them. Could I ask for some opinions please.
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Old 21-07-20, 11:48 AM
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Modern reproduction.

The thick 'furry' thread construction and mixture of wing designs is a common flaw of modern reproductions.

A nice touch was the light dusting of dirt!

Paul
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Old 21-07-20, 02:26 PM
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Thank you for that Paul, into the scrap box it goes.
Regards, Jim.
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Old 21-07-20, 04:30 PM
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as Paul posted, modern repro
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Old 22-07-20, 01:42 AM
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Don't worry Jim we've all got one of those boxes!

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Old 24-07-20, 04:24 PM
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Default Album of known fakes

Guys a quick thought.
I am not on here as much as I used to be, but reading this thread, and Paul's reply about "Into the scrap box".
Maybe we should create an album/front page/repository of known SF fake insignia (Maybe separate folders/albums - Wings, Peggys, Titles"

Will save a few of us from making expensive errors?

Just a thought.

No, I am not going to be leading this lol It was merely a suggestion.

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