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Old 07-02-16, 02:13 PM
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I recently Purchased these two badges and have am starting to get a few doubts about their originality.Hope I'm wrong but I thought I'd ask some of you people to enlighten me.Thanks.
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Old 07-02-16, 02:14 PM
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Heres the other Image from the rear
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Old 07-02-16, 02:57 PM
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Not keen on the CMGC badge.
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Old 07-02-16, 05:50 PM
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The slidered President Steyn is a known fake/copy. It should be on looped lugs. The lettering is also very 'flat' where originals are 'bolder' and more rounded.
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The slidered President Steyn is a known fake/copy. It should be on looped lugs. The lettering is also very 'flat' where originals are 'bolder' and more rounded.
I agree. The President Steyn is no good. Regards Andrew
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