Flak Gunner Qualification Sleeve Patch

[08SMLE48]

Hello folks,

Looking for help regarding this cloth flak patch. Looks good to me but I’m still a novice with most TR items. Any and all info is more than welcome. Thanks in advance.

[08SMLE48]

The more I look at it next to other ones I’ve found I’m not so sure I like the lack of detail especially in the acorns and leaves. The tread appears to be thicker and more of a silver color and the wool material is courser. Am I correct?

[rbminis]

I have seen them with this cloth backing but, I am not a fan.
I have avoided purchasing any examples with this reverse.
The three I have do not have this on the reverse.
Ralph.

[08SMLE48]

Thanks Ralph

[rbminis]

Hopefully, Fred Green will see this thread and add his expertise.
He is a cloth collector, and likely has more experience in this area than most.
Ralph.