Eric Queen Posted December 27, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2015 Not made like others I have seen but of course have not seen it all. Was wondering what other thoughts were. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted December 27, 2015 Reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted December 27, 2015 Share #3 Posted December 27, 2015 Nice patch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted December 27, 2015 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2015 Without holding it in hand I think its real.What is unusual is on most bullion 509th the bullion on the leg area runs on an angle instead of straight across.They were all hand made so this may be an exception.Again it looks real any history with it.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted December 27, 2015 Thanks a lot Bill. No history on it that I am aware of. There are things I like about it but just thought it was somewhat different from the "accepted" versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share #6 Posted December 27, 2015 Bill, sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted December 28, 2015 Here is the piece should anyone be interested. I am not affiliated with the sale in any way. http://www.ebay.com/itm/EX-RARE-ORIG-WWII-509TH-BULLION-A-B-REGT-PATCH-EMB-BULLION-WOOL-ITALIAN/381503213791?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Dc0ab38eafc654bb0820a8e852e5d5c05%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D172035566014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 28, 2015 Share #8 Posted December 28, 2015 To me it looks like an Andrew Butler / Old_Club_Badges reproduction (I could be wrong but this is my gut feeling)- I have one I can dig out tonight and post later, It is different than the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #9 Posted December 29, 2015 As I had suspected it's the same patch, so either the ebay auction is for a fake patch or someone sold me a real one for $15. (insert Ha Ha Ha here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #10 Posted December 29, 2015 Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #11 Posted December 29, 2015 Note the same funky black mesh material on the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #12 Posted December 29, 2015 Lot of detail for 15 bucks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #13 Posted December 29, 2015 If someone wants to offer me $800. bucks I'll even pay for the shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted December 29, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks Bob. Sure looks like the same patch to me. As you said, someone did a hell of a lot of work for 15 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #15 Posted December 29, 2015 GERDNIMO ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #16 Posted December 29, 2015 Thanks Bob. Sure looks like the same patch to me. As you said, someone did a hell of a lot of work for 15 bucks. Eric, that's why I bought it, it's a great looking fake and I have a repro tankers jacket I was going to put it on but found a better repro patch I like better - one of Mike Bigalke's Chenille 504th patches, he had a local seamstress make them up and they're spectacular - I've even seen some people try to sell them as real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted December 29, 2015 Share #17 Posted December 29, 2015 Bob thanks for the great detective work I have never seen one of Butlers 509th patches.I should have gone with my first thought I do not like the bullion going straight across on the legs.Another of life's lessons You Are Never To Old To Learn.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #18 Posted December 29, 2015 Scotty, my father at 84 has a sign on his desk that states, "I am still learning" and I've adopted his approach to most things in life - people like you and him are very similar and I'm sure both of you have forgotten more than I'll ever know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearmon Posted December 29, 2015 Share #19 Posted December 29, 2015 it will be interesting to see if the $800 bid gets retracted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted December 29, 2015 Share #20 Posted December 29, 2015 "GerDnimo" Bob, I was taking a drink when I read that and promptly spit fluid across my computer screen. Please send me the cost of a new computer screen.... It is YOUR FAULT! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Carter Posted December 29, 2015 Share #21 Posted December 29, 2015 Definition of GERDNIMO - My fault, your problem ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldWarPatches Posted January 7, 2016 Share #22 Posted January 7, 2016 The seller / collector is very well known and I think his patch is 100% real. He is retired an honorable Navy Intelligence officer. He told me it was bought back in the 50's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted January 7, 2016 Share #23 Posted January 7, 2016 Pat I said it looked real in my first post but after Bobs post its a reproduction for sure.It does not matter how long someone has owned it if its wrong its wrong.No one is an Expert on this forum we are all students learning the hobby with each others help.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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