101st Airborne Patch - What Era.........?

[gel65]

I think I can across wrong the cut edge is much larger on the first one posted the one that you posted also the fatness of the tab is much different than the ww2 one shown

[Walkwolf]

The patch first posted you saw being sold as a repro.........?


Like these ?

Patch - 101st ABN Div w/ AIRBORNE Tab; cut-edge no-glow - Pre-1960 | eBay

Original WW 2 US Army 101st Airborne Division Patch Tab Attached Inv# 2069 | eBay

[gel65]

Not the patch exactly one that looks almost to the very same manufacturing. You are correct this patch shouldn't glow, I believe that this patch was made in the 1960s for vets on possibly vietnam era wear. compare the two patches they are almost identical

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Hello I've bought from that seller in the past he is now one to trust. All the patches I got from him were repros

[gel65]

The second link I am not so sure about the back overall I just dont have a good feeling about these patches

[Walkwolf]

So, in your opinion, the above two ebay types in the links provided (with similar eyes)
are both modern fakes being sold as 'original' patches.........?

[gel65]

Either they are modern or possibly very late vietnam not sure, but 100 percent positive that these are not ww2.

[Walkwolf]

I hear you Gel, and I see the reverse you mention - it lacks the 'snow' feature.
If repros, these are exremely well made and quite convincing. I'm probably
not the first guy to be fooled by these and pay the spiraling
price of an original.

I suppose that all these 101st ABN patches with 'Wishbone' shaped eyes,
thicker tabs, no 'snow', and too much tan edging should be considered
modern fakes/repros..........

[Walkwolf]

Front and reverse of 101st ABN patch. I have to agree - it is a very well made repro.
These must fool a lot of people into thinking they have an original unissued
patch - Sure fooled me.........!

[ripndip]

hey if you looking to get rid of it i could use a better looking patch for my repro 42's and 43's that i use for reenacting just pm and we can chat about it

[darrenj40]

Dang blast damit...i was confused about these patches before i read this thread...now i will have to leave the 101st patch out of my collection for the moment.....
these 101st origional patches have doubled in price over the last 12 months...
good thread...thanks guys