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WW2 canadian parachute corps cap badge

Article about: I purchased this from emedals about 2 years ago. My collecting interests have taken a turn and i went to sell it and was told it was a fake. Im just looking for some advice on its authentici

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    I purchased this from emedals about 2 years ago. My collecting interests have taken a turn and i went to sell it and was told it was a fake. Im just looking for some advice on its authenticity.
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    a few years back a very good, nay excellent copy was produced which was and still is ' de facto ' dangerous. however, the copy has certain die flaws which this example illustrated does not possess.

    6th June D Day -Allied and German Insignia and Badges Online

    ah, sleepless nights !

    PS forgot to add pic of original provenanced example
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    Last edited by prosty zolnierz; 12-30-2016 at 11:28 AM.

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    Does mine look bad?

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    to all intents and purposes yours ticks the right boxes of a good one

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    Quote by prosty zolnierz View Post
    to all intents and purposes yours ticks the right boxes of a good one
    Thank you for the information!

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    Jim has a good analysis of these here.

    Arnhem Jim: British Militaria
    Regards,

    Jerry

    Whatever its just an opinion.

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    Great link Jerry , thanks for sharing .

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    I would say this is an original cap badge.

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