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USMC Raider Patch - Real or Repro?


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I found this patch this morning. What are your opinions on this patch, is it an original or a Reproduction. One minute I think it's a repro then I think it just might be real, maybe it's just wishful thinking.

 

Anyway what do you guys think. For a buck I think I can deal with it if it's not real.

 

Thanks

 

Dennis

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Should add the ones I have handled will have a white muslin backing.This often is removed or comes off.The one other thing about the repros is they tend to be more of a slick material and the multible threads on the back from top to bottom is what I have seen on the repros

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These are reproductions and use the same method of construction as the current fake Vietnamese "silks" being offered as Vietnam war period silk woven patches.

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I believe these were made back in the 80's, and sold on a card with the history of the Raiders, from company's like Lancer Military...

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I believe these were made back in the 80's, and sold on a card with the history of the Raiders, from company's like Lancer Military...

 

Bob, I rembemer seeing those Repro patches on the cards. I found this one loose in a box with some other patches and navy rates and as I said I thought it was a repro, but lying there with some other real patches I though there might have been a chance it was original, you never know. But, looking at the repros and getting others opinions is how you learn. Thanks for the comments.

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I got mine from Dorothy's old supply......I feel comfortable! :)

 

You got an Aussie made Raider from the Wosk hoard?

 

I know she had the small sized ones, examples on felt and the fully embroidered, but AUSSIE MADE?!?! WOW!

 

Allan

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