GeneralLucas Posted November 26, 2014 Share #1 Posted November 26, 2014 I obtained this patch today but I do not know if it is a reproduction, can someone tell me? Here is the front and back.... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 26, 2014 Share #2 Posted November 26, 2014 Very sloppy cut at the top shield ...always hard to tell with these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmilitary Posted November 26, 2014 Share #3 Posted November 26, 2014 I agree with Dan. Got a blacklight? See if it glows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 26, 2014 Share #4 Posted November 26, 2014 It's 12th Tactical Air Command. Original 1940's manufacture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 26, 2014 Share #5 Posted November 26, 2014 It is an original patch, but I am going to bet that the edge has been trimmed due to stitch damage or mothing. It does NOT appear to be one of the zillions of Patch King examples, which to me is a real plus. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted November 26, 2014 Share #6 Posted November 26, 2014 Allan can you elaborate or show examples of waht you speak of for reference please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted November 26, 2014 Share #7 Posted November 26, 2014 Allan can you elaborate or show examples of waht you speak of for reference please The "Patch King" type has cheesecloth backing on the reverse. This one does not, making it a much nicer patch. The majority of "WW2" felt patches with cheesecloth backing are Patch King. A good rule of thumb to consider when buying early Cavalry Division patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatic Posted November 27, 2014 Share #8 Posted November 27, 2014 The "Patch King" type has cheesecloth backing on the reverse. This one does not, making it a much nicer patch. The majority of "WW2" felt patches with cheesecloth backing are Patch King. A good rule of thumb to consider when buying early Cavalry Division patches. Hey Kurt, how are things? I have another stupid question . What is patch king? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralLucas Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted November 27, 2014 it passed the black light test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted November 27, 2014 Share #10 Posted November 27, 2014 Hey Kurt, how are things? I have another stupid question . What is patch king? Patch King was a vendor that sold surplus patches up through the 1970's. Many of them were factory overruns or actual surplus. But they also manufactured collectors copies of some of the rarer patches, including a full line of WWI patches. Many folks my age got started collecting military patches by answering their ad in the back of Boy's Life for 40 patches for a $1. That included some chevrons and overseas bars, but it was surprising how many decent government issued WWII patches came with those sets. Please use the SEARCH bar in the upper right hand corner of our website frame and type in the words "Patch King"... this is a topic we have previously covered in much more detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
automatic Posted November 27, 2014 Share #11 Posted November 27, 2014 Patch King was a vendor that sold surplus patches up through the 1970's. Many of them were factory overruns or actual surplus. But they also manufactured collectors copies of some of the rarer patches, including a full line of WWI patches. Many folks my age got started collecting military patches by answering their ad in the back of Boy's Life for 40 patches for a $1. That included some chevrons and overseas bars, but it was surprising how many decent government issued WWII patches came with those sets. Please use the SEARCH bar in the upper right hand corner of our website frame and type in the words "Patch King"... this is a topic we have previously covered in much more detail. Thanks! Sorry I will use the search bar next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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