Tonomachi Posted November 9, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 9, 2012 There is an OSS Jedburgh SF wing for sale on Ebay that doesn't look right to me and wanted to alert and get input from other collectors. The link is listed below: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-WW2-OSS-original-rare-SF-Wing-special-force-off-uniform-/261125119896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3ccc451f98 I believe this was made from the following OSS Jedburgh SF wing copy that has shows up on Ebay every now and then: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saarf Posted November 15, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2012 I believe that you are correct, and that this and the one on eBay are the same post-war version. The similarities are obscured by the one on eBay having been trimmed and thread added around the border. But look, for example, at the stitching of the inner circle on the back around the "SF" - how it splits at the top on both. Caveat emptor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted November 15, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2012 I would love to see a real OSS, SF wing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 15, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2012 I would love to see a real OSS, SF wing!! How about this one Robin? Fully provenanced and a part of a larger grouping. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted November 15, 2012 The OSS wing on Ebay sold for $1666.00 which I felt was made from a reproduction OSS wing. I've attached scans of this wing for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonomachi Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted November 15, 2012 Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted November 15, 2012 Share #7 Posted November 15, 2012 Killer wing Allan!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 15, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 15, 2012 Allan, Don't tease us like that. I have to ask. What does the grouping look like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted November 15, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 15, 2012 How about this one Robin? Fully provenanced and a part of a larger grouping.Allan Allan.....I'll have to keep copies of this wing for comparison. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 6, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 6, 2020 Anybody following this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-WW2-OSS-insignia-Special-Force-SF-wing/223966775884 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longhorn92 Posted April 6, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 6, 2020 I saw that. No clue if it is real or not. He has some other OSS patches, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 7, 2020 Share #12 Posted April 7, 2020 Somebody likes it. A lot of watchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 7, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 7, 2020 Never seen one done so poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 8, 2020 Share #14 Posted April 8, 2020 Is it a fake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 8, 2020 Share #15 Posted April 8, 2020 I don’t know. I’ve had quite a few over the years but never had one with a poor as heck embroidered “S”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted April 8, 2020 Share #16 Posted April 8, 2020 The fact that many people who know exactly what it is, and have viewed this thread, are silent says to me that they think it is good. But that’s just an opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted April 8, 2020 Share #17 Posted April 8, 2020 There are many great photos of these wings on the forum. Do your research and you will find your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted April 8, 2020 Share #18 Posted April 8, 2020 For posterity: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 8, 2020 Share #19 Posted April 8, 2020 I know, but if this specific wing isn't talked about, then I would not find the answer. There are many great photos of these wings on the forum. Do your research and you will find your answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplecanopy Posted April 8, 2020 Share #20 Posted April 8, 2020 Well, let's talk about it. I for one don't like it. It looks twisted and crude. There have been numerous copies of this badge made over the years and until I am convinced otherwise, my opinion is that it is a copy. While it has some good points, the bad points far out weigh the good. I hope some of the other jump wings collectors will jump in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted April 8, 2020 Share #21 Posted April 8, 2020 I know, but if this specific wing isn't talked about, then I would not find the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 8, 2020 Share #22 Posted April 8, 2020 It appears he (seller) backs up the wing as original. I am not a buyer but it would appear difficult to tell if original or not if they are handmade and each one would have differences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocsfollowme Posted April 8, 2020 Share #23 Posted April 8, 2020 I know, but if this specific wing isn't talked about, then I would not find the answer. on the contrary Here is the thing. This wing is very well documented but you have to do your homework at look and look. Most of the details are in the back. Use Ron Burkey's website, this forum, and Les Hughes site http://www.insigne.org/sf_wing-I-2.htm With any high dollar item, the winner will be either a fool or an experienced collector. Any "I am not sure bid" will not win this auction. And with anything...there are always rules to the exception. And I am personally not experienced in patches. If you have the money you can play. He does offer a 14 day inspection time period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronald Posted April 8, 2020 Share #24 Posted April 8, 2020 Point taken:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted April 8, 2020 Share #25 Posted April 8, 2020 I do not like the wing at all and think it's a reproduction that's my opinion.I have owned more than a few of these and the quality of the front and back of that wing just doesn't look right to me.I have added some scans of known originals and none of them display that kind of crappy workmanship.The man selling them might have got taken 30 years ago when he bought them but in my opinion they do not look real.The scan of the three together if I remember right came out of Les Hughes collection but at 80 that's what jumped into my pea brain.Scotty PS I have also seen originals with thin tan paper backings covering the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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