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WASP Wings.........Real Or Not? - Reproduction


gijoeou812
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Hello,

 

I know that there have been several threads about WASP wings and I believe that I have read most of them. But I picked up this set of wings and from what I have read, I still am not sure if these are real or reproduction? There is no maker name stamped on them, only a faint Sterling making.

So if anyone would like to give me there opinion one way or the other, and explain why that feel that way I would be very grateful for any and all help that I can get.

 

Thank you!

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The WASP badge you've illustrated is a cast reproduction in my opinion. Hopefully you're in a position to seek a refund.

You can find your identical wings and dozens of other cast reproductions at www.1903.com.

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gijoeou812,

 

Here are some good links discussing the differences found in cast vs die-struck wings and a good reference site if you haven't seen it before. I hope they help!

 

http://pfrost.bol.ucla.edu/Fakes_Blog/Entries/2010/3/30_Die-struck_wings.html

 

http://pfrost.bol.ucla.edu/Fakes_Blog/Entries/2010/3/12_Intro_to_fakes_and_reproductions.html

 

http://www.ww2wings.com/main.shtml

 

 

Kevin

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Russ, that's my line!

 

 

Paul, your noble words of wisdom need to be chanted again and again by all who choose to follow this path of militaria collecting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Patchcollector

Since most cannot afford(or even find for sale) an authentic WASP Wing,many collectors have the copies in their collections.Even some of the older copies have value.

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