268th C.A. Posted September 15, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2015 I see many on E-bay, Although the back of this one looks different, let me know what your guys think ? looks Japanese made in lettering ? Thanks in advance...David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 15, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2015 I have seen Thai made examples of this patch. Lettering and plane image were hand sewn with the "puffy white" reverse that is common on Thai made pieces from the era. This reverse "puffy white" backing covers the back of the patch completely. Being different than those shown in your post. A nice period Thai example sold recently on ebay through vendor... recondo80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted September 15, 2015 I was leaning towards this one being a copy...or Reproduction ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted September 15, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 15, 2015 I've never seen these as machine embroidered like this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted September 15, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2015 I don't care for it as well. Like Irish said, normally this is seen as a puffy back. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted September 16, 2015 Share #6 Posted September 16, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted September 16, 2015 Share #7 Posted September 16, 2015 I found RECONDO80's listing.These are his pics. I have one just like his.It came with a 16th SOS 'SHOVEL QUALIFIED' patch.There is also a nice article in an older Trading Post on Vietnam-era and modern made reproduction Thai made patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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