usaf70 Posted March 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 29, 2010 What does everyone think of the VF-20 patch? Real or fake? http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-VF-20-NAVAL-SQUAD...=item3cab69d02e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxboymike Posted March 29, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 29, 2010 In my opinion, I'd pass on it. I collect naval aviation patches and have several from the same time frame. None are of a similar construction type. Another thing that would worry me is how bright the colors in the patch are. Most of the 40's era squadron patches that I come across have some yellowing due to age in the white part. Just my opinion though. If it is real, it should go for at least $400 - $500. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted March 29, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 29, 2010 Check out his other auctions. He has a fake WW1 wing that he swears is "original to the period." I wouldn't touch anything from this guy. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usaf70 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 29, 2010 I was a little leary after seeing the two wings. Where one repo is sold there are usually others. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronxboymike Posted March 29, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 29, 2010 I've seen other questionable patches along with others that were authentic in previous auctions of his. The questionable ones are enough for me to steer clear. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted March 30, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 30, 2010 I've seen other questionable patches along with others that were authentic in previous auctions of his. The questionable ones are enough for me to steer clear.Mike I have to agree with Mike on both his replies as well as the other responses you've received. :thumbdown: This patch looks like a lot of the other supposed "theater-made" patches that are in my "Fake" photo reference file. (Same type of hand stitching although many examples are from squadrons serving in totally different theaters). You'd think that if you were going to take the time to hand-stitch this patch you'd want to get the "G" at the end of "Fighting" correct. :think: I don't like the type of cloth background on the patch either. It looks like a cheap felt with twill-like lines in it or twill-like cloth. In my experience, I haven't come across any original WW2 wool felt that has the same characteristics. The black cloth on the back very likely covers up more modern thread or some other obvious giveaway that it's not real. Quite often, materials used for these type of fakes are chosen for their lack of "glo" to help pass any blacklight tests they may come across. I think this patch is a little small in the dimensions as well. Other examples I've seen were larger I think. Whenever I question the patch, just so I don't talk myself into buying it, I take a close look at the seller. In this case two wrongs definitely doesn't make it right! However, I must say it's a nice filler for display until you come across a genuine piece. I suspect we're going to see this patch relisted by an unhappy buyer or by the seller himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted March 30, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 30, 2010 Looks like a Pakistani made patch, they usually have that funky black backing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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