Eric Queen Posted September 20, 2017 Share #26 Posted September 20, 2017 10. Australian Fully Embroidered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 20, 2017 Share #27 Posted September 20, 2017 11. Australian Hand Embroidery and Wire (1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 20, 2017 Share #28 Posted September 20, 2017 12. Australian Hand Embroidery and Wire (2) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 20, 2017 Share #29 Posted September 20, 2017 13. Japanese (Occupation) Tailor Shop Patch Board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted September 20, 2017 Share #30 Posted September 20, 2017 14. German (Occupation) Tailor Shop Patch Board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suwanneetrader Posted September 20, 2017 Share #31 Posted September 20, 2017 I posted on this earlier but it never appeared> - Strange ? Ever since I started collecting USMC I never felt knowledgeable enough on RARE patches to buy on net or a show so I only bought from the family of the Marine who owned it. So I only have a couple. Now in these postings a faker can find many RARE all together clear, detailed photos.So I am now even more paranoid to buy a Raider Patch. I'm sure these patches are pictured else where for fakers to copy, but it just doesn't feel right "we" are helping them. I hope this post does not disappear. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted September 20, 2017 Share #32 Posted September 20, 2017 If it's any consolation, out of curiosity, I Googled "rare wwii usmc raider patches". None of the first page of results showed this topic. (Whew!). Instead, the first result is a USMF topic from 2008, entitled "What are the Rarest WWII USMC Patches". LOL. In this ol' topic are dozens of ultra-rare USMC WWII patches, with front and back close-ups, and selling dates / prices. So, the fakers have plenty to keep them busy. (Sarcasm) Honestly though, if you are inclined to hump-up phony patches, you weren't sitting around waiting for this thread. There are only two plausible conditions: 1)Fakers will seek this topic for source photos; or, 2)They won't. If 1), the photos will just as much serve as a guide for prospective buyers. So, like positive and negative numbers, they cancel each other out (= 0). If 2), it will only help collectors / buyers, with the information being used for powers of good (=+1). So, basic logic tells me only positive outcomes. Bottom line, stop worrying. The real victory for humpers, as Elizabeth implied earlier, is us not sharing information or enjoying our forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share #33 Posted September 20, 2017 Blacksmith - Amen! I totally agree! I am glad I at least got my point out there for someone to understand it! I'm not that good with words, and sometimes it just doesn't come out the way I want to say it! Eric - WOW! You have left me speechless this morning! What a variety! I am absolutely thrilled to see them! The first Australian with wire one that you show (post #27) is absolutely crazy! If I saw this patch somewhere by itself I would assume it was a "fake" project that someone made! How super fun to see! It almost looks more like a costume patch, especially with the beads and sequins! The Australian BEVO weave one is also super cool in a totally different style. I like the thin versions. Very cool shape. Also, to see complete embroidered, embroidered on wool and on twill . . . thanks for sharing! I am thrilled to see them! Thanks ever so for posting. I'm going to have to look at these more today and really inspect! I love seeing the differences! It really shows that you should really take the time to learn about an item before you go to buy one, particularly a rarer item like one of these patches. If I saw one in real life, I wouldn't begin to know. I can tell the modern thread by feel, but that is about it! Thanks so much, Guys! I really have to try using bullion thread one time! They look so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted September 20, 2017 Share #34 Posted September 20, 2017 If everyone withheld from posting their stuff for fear of fakers seeing it we wouldn't have much of a Forum now would we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted September 20, 2017 Share #35 Posted September 20, 2017 Totally agree, and almost feel like we need a pinned topic on this - as we rehash it, in some form, about every 45 days. Posting close-up pictures of patches is very different than a 'how to' post on artificially aging helmets. If everyone withheld from posting their stuff for fear of fakers seeing it we wouldn't have much of a Forum now would we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share #36 Posted September 22, 2017 Well, I finished my patch last night, so take a look at this post for photos. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/297898-my-hand-embroidered-marine-raider-patch/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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