Robbo Posted June 13, 2011 #1 Posted June 13, 2011 I would appreciate some opinions on the Rangers patch. Is it a good WW2 example? Cheers. Rob
CUBUSMC Posted June 13, 2011 #2 Posted June 13, 2011 The back picture is a little tough to see, but from initial viewing, it looks like a WWII era patch. - Jeff
Teamski Posted June 13, 2011 #3 Posted June 13, 2011 I agree, from what I see, I think it is good. -Ski
chcole1 Posted June 13, 2011 #5 Posted June 13, 2011 I know it's already closed but I've had good luck with that seller including a nice Ranger diamond. Chris
Robbo Posted June 13, 2011 Author #6 Posted June 13, 2011 I know it's already closed but I've had good luck with that seller including a nice Ranger diamond. Chris No worries Chris, thanks for the input. I'm normally ok with common WW2 SSI, its when I have to spend more than $10 on one that I like to get some 2nd opinions! Rob
Jack's Son Posted June 13, 2011 #7 Posted June 13, 2011 .......when I have to spend more than $10 on one that I like to get some 2nd opinions!Rob WELL Rob.......did you get this one??
Robbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author #8 Posted June 14, 2011 WELL Rob.......did you get this one?? Hi JS. Yes I did, price went up a bit in the dying seconds but made it by the skin of my teeth. Didn't end up costing the earth anyhow. :thumbsup: Rob
gatormeat Posted June 14, 2011 #9 Posted June 14, 2011 I would appreciate some opinions on the Rangers patch. Is it a good WW2 example? Cheers. Rob FYI-there are several re-make WW2 patches on the market. all are flat cut, NON-merrowed edges, fully machine embr'ed on what looks like KHAKI TWILL cotton base. the test is to UV BLACKLIGHT it.....if the supposedly cotton twill edges blowing out, glows.....its a re-make. the RANGER diamonds from the movie SAVING PVT RYAN were done in this fashion. in addition--- there is a whole series of WW2 USAAF patches as well as WW2 USMC patches done in this style. hold the patch to light at an angle...examine the reverse side....if has shiny sheen.....prbly a re-make patch. these are NOT the computer generated patches which are quite easy to detect...but are fully machine embr'ed and will fool the inexperienced eye.
Robbo Posted June 14, 2011 Author #10 Posted June 14, 2011 FYI-there have been re-make WW2 patches. all are flat cut, NON-merrowed edges, fully machine embr'ed on what looks like KHAKI TWILL cotton base. the test is to UV BLACKLIGHT it.....if the supposedly cotton twill edges blowing out, glows.....its a re-make. there is a whole series of WW2 USAAF patches as well as WW2 USMC patches done in this style. hold the patch to light at an angle...examine the reverse side....if has shiny sheen.....prbly a re-make patch Good to know, Gator. The seller says its a no-glow but will check it out when I get it. I've seen a few cut edge being sold on ebay as repros, but they normally have price to match. Not always though. :thumbdown:
Jack's Son Posted June 14, 2011 #11 Posted June 14, 2011 Hi JS.Yes I did......... :thumbsup: Rob GOOD FOR YOU! :twothumbup:
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