need help with a 101st airborne screaming eagle patch

[Mil Spec]

WWII Airborne Patch 101 st Good Condition | eBay

A black oil-cloth backing? Looks like a Pakistani fake.

It does have a khaki edge though...

[ripndip]

Look at this link some good info Eagle Patch Corner

Eric

i did look there looks like a type 2 or 7 to me

[Mil Spec]

but there is no fabric on the back of this not even on the edges

Get some military patch books that describe types of embroidery... most types 'fully envelope' the base material -and you will not see the base material, front or back. Only when the embroidered patch is cut from the roll of the base material, will you see the color of the base material on the edges.

Your patch is Korean War up to 1968 vintage. Gov't specs on how patches are made changed in 1968 to include a merrowed edge. For yours to be of WWII vintage, you would see khaki or OD base material at the edges... yours is black.

Your patch, your photo... enlarged for detail:

[Eric Zentner]

I can see your point now thanks. Looking at the edge of this one I can see the diff.

Eric

[Mil Spec]

i did look there looks like a type 2 or 7 to me

Yours is classified as a 'PostWar Scribble Eye' on that site (next page)

[ripndip]

well thanks for all the help guys im really bummed out its not WWII looks like its time to return this im so upset i was so excited to finally get one

[Mil Spec]

well thanks for all the help guys im really bummed out its not WWII looks like its time to return this im so upset i was so excited to finally get one

Why return it?

Depending on what you paid, it is still collectable and no longer made. It is just not WWII.

[Eric Zentner]

Why return it?

Depending on what you paid, it is still collectable and no longer made. It is just not WWII.

I agree and I still like the look of it post war or not. At least it is not a Repro.

[ripndip]

Why return it?

Depending on what you paid, it is still collectable and no longer made. It is just not WWII.

I agree and I still like the look of it post war or not. At least it is not a Repro.

ya thats true i payed $32 for it how much is it worth and was wondering if u knew or could help me find a WWII one