RFC wings

[JON188]

Guys got these wings with a RFC brooch pin too.
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Here's no fluorescence, they smell Old and the thread burns.
That said the construction looks modern. Any thoughts?opinions?
I will be selling them and don't want to mislead anyone.
Regards
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[JON188]

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[JON188]

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[Frank Kelley]

Hello Jon,
I don't like the wings and I would have to say they were certainly not made for wear by members of the RFC.
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by JON188

Guys got these wings with a RFC brooch pin too.
Te
Here's no fluorescence, they smell Old and the thread burns.
That said the construction looks modern. Any thoughts?opinions?
I will be selling them and don't want to mislead anyone.
Regards
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[JON188]

Frank do you think that they could be made for old vets. Either that or they are made specifically to deceive, what with using no modern thread etc
I didn't pay through the nose for them, and wasn't misled that they were originals, rather I got them with the brooch.
No worries mate and thanks for the heads up
Jon

[SAS1]

The cloth wings are modern reproduction, 20 or 30 years old at best. The sort of thing that was around in the 80s.

There were RFC wings made in the WW2 RAF style for RFC veterans who served in the Home Guard etc, but these are not them.

[Frank Kelley]

Hello Jon,
No, I do not, what I am saying is simply that they are completely spurious, original wings worn by the RFC are very differant in both the way they were actually made and the materials used.
Regards Frank

Originally Posted by JON188

Frank do you think that they could be made for old vets. Either that or they are made specifically to deceive, what with using no modern thread etc
I didn't pay through the nose for them, and wasn't misled that they were originals, rather I got them with the brooch.
No worries mate and thanks for the heads up
Jon

[arrestingu]

threads totally wrong ...as is the backing cloth and wing design..best wishes steve

[Roy]

Hi Chaps,

While we are chatting about these wings being wrong, would someone like to share a nice photo of a solid set?

Cheers, Roy.

[2747andy]

Roy,
By solid do you mean metal?

http://www.sellmymilitaria.com/site/...ngs&Itemid=477

Andy

[Roy]

Hi Andy,

By solid I meant totally correct. However I loved the link to your metal example. Lovely!

Cheers, Roy.

[arrestingu]

some originals

[Roy]

Hi Arrestingu,

Wow! wonderful examples - the quality of these really jumps out at you. And don't even get me started about that bullion example simply outstanding and thanks so very much for sharing, a joy to see.

Cheers, Roy.

[NEMO]

HI JON , sorry but as stated the RFC wings are not period ,as a long time cloth collector my self my first and instant reaction is they have been ` aged` probablly by a good brushing with a wet nail brush or even wire / suede brush ???