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Article about: Been having a run on picking up patches recently ! this one has some small pieces of paper stuck to the back, I thought the centre part of the letter F looked rather short compared to others

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    Been having a run on picking up patches recently ! this one has some small pieces of paper stuck to the back, I thought the centre part of the letter F looked rather short compared to others I had seen.

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    Hi JWP

    This looks like a British made AFHQ for US personnel. I'm speculating here as the embroidery thread on the face looks longer than US made and issued.

    Is the patch supple and a different size from a US made AFHQ?

    This looks slightly more oval than the round US version.

    Phill

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    Hi Phil, yes the patch is supple and oval, not sure of the US size but this measures 2 1/2 inches height, 2 1/4 inches width.
    many thanks, John.

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    Hi John

    Yes that is British schiffli made AFHQ , compare to standard US schiffli made.

    Nothing wrong with the F , the length of the F , and indeed the design , depended on the designer and puncher to produce all sorts of variations, which we collectors like.

    I should also add British made US patches used a slightly different coloured threads compared to US made so have an "off" colour look.

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    Phill

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    Hi Phill, many thanks indeed for all the info, glad its a good one !, much appreciated,
    Regards, John.

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