wings-patches2 Posted November 21, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2019 As some of you know I'm disposing of a superb collection of wings and patches on eBay (ID: Wings-Patches). However my wing knowledge is limited and I only want to post original pieces, correctly described. This Balfour-like design has a hallmark I don't recognize nor am I certain of the age and value. Help will be appreciated. Thank you in advance. And please check my listings weekly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11/17thark Posted November 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted November 22, 2019 The reproduction LGB wings were marked ster not sterling. I feel these are also repros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted November 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2019 These are a Balfour restrike. I attached a pic from another post that shows the symbol and the "ster" mark was used on the later wings. It's really cool that you are putting in the research before posting wings for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wings-patches2 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 22, 2019 Thank you. Very helpful. Into the garbage bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rathbonemuseum.com Posted November 22, 2019 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2019 Thanks Tesla for reposting the reference photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pconrad02 Posted November 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2019 I was told by Russ Huff that these were actually made by LGB in the 70's ,on the original dies, at the request of collectors. Then the dies were destroyed. I don't know that I would "trash "them personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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