Parachute Regt cap badge

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, this fake badge has been around for some years now, but it continues to fool people.

It is easy to spot though due to the "blob" die flaw, circled here in red, which is not present on any original.

These fakes come with both types of fittings to the back, either the split pin type or the lugged slider type.

Cheers, Ade.

[85ronnies]

Ade could you give me your opinion on this one please? as this is not what i usually collect but i thought i cant go wrong on £2.00 in a car booty splashing out not like me thanx in advance
Ronnie, P.S other opinions welcome

[Adrian Stevenson]

It is a good original wartime badge.

Look at the feathers which form the semi circle either side of the parachute. See how they are much more curved and sculptured in shape than on the fake above?

Cheers, Ade.

[85ronnies]

I can see it now Ade thankyou from a very happy Ronnie
many thanx Ronnie

[Davidh]

Ronnie how about £4 for it as i dont mind giving you profit its a nice catch , rgds Dave

[85ronnies]

Ha Ha Dave only if i can buy your's off you with a couple of £ profit

[Alan M]

Thanks for posting these guy`s , i`ve just checked mine out now and it`s a good one , hoorah !!

cheers Al

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, I should add there are other fakes and restrikes in addition to this one which I have showed.

Cheers, Ade.

[LucN]

I'm not entirely sure about Ronnie's cap badge, note how the shroud lines on the left half are running almost parallel. This exact pattern is sold as a replica on our favourite website.
The ones that I know are genuine either show all shroud lines pointing to the bottom of the badge (voided crown pattern only) or the shroud lines on the left half running not quite parallel.

[BigJohn]

Thanks for the information.
Regards
John