CBI Patch ~ Advice Please

**Salzburg** · 02-14-2015, 02:33 PM

I'm looking for a Theatre-made CBI patch and am thinking of acquiring this. I like the fact that the construction in visible on the reverse side. Do you think it is complete or would there have been a cloth or canvas patch over the threads as most of them I've seen seem to have? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Martin

**Phill Lockett** · 04-15-2015, 08:52 AM

Gidday Martin
Yes and no , there are ones with a light cloth muslim backing, a well worn been there done that Indian made CBI patch.

Phill

**Salzburg** · 04-18-2015, 08:03 AM

Hi Phil

That's great, thank you. I wonder if the backing was left finished like this, or whether the muslin backing has come off over time? Perhaps when it was removed from the uniform?

Martin

**Phill Lockett** · 04-18-2015, 08:29 AM

Gidday Martin

I don't have a Bullion in my collection , but I would say yes this would of had a muslim or cotton backing. Bullion made patches tended to be for officers.
The above is taken from a CBI website.
Phill