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Old 15-05-19, 04:12 PM
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I'm really pleased with my latest eBay find.

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Old 15-05-19, 04:27 PM
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Never heard of 'em.
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Old 15-05-19, 04:30 PM
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Saw it , thought about it !
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Old 15-05-19, 04:31 PM
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Old 15-05-19, 04:38 PM
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£1.50 plus £1 post.

Gutted that it's a restrike 😄

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Old 15-05-19, 04:47 PM
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I'm sure there's an expert on these, perhaps he can tell you if it's ok
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Old 15-05-19, 04:55 PM
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Does it have serial number? Has it been ground off? A false one applied? A bit of sulphuric acid and a blow torch'll briefly raise the erased numbers for you if it's a ringer.
No sign of a respray?
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Old 15-05-19, 04:32 PM
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It’s a restrike I’m afraid!
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Old 18-02-21, 06:56 PM
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My comprehensive collection, the MHS example is the scarce maker marked example.

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Old 17-02-21, 11:59 AM
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I'm really pleased with my latest eBay find.

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Hi All,

I'm really pleased with my latest eBay find.

Mike

PS. Inflation has kicked in , it cost me £4.50 !

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Old 17-02-21, 12:02 PM
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You got it then, great result.

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Did it come from someone who had served in the SAS?
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Old 17-02-21, 12:45 PM
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