Embroidered on velvet, it purports to be a Type 8 but the reverse looks all wrong - even to a complete novice like me.

 

Have a look at this article. https://www.101airborneww2.com/eaglepatchcorner.html

1 minute ago, Marshallj said:

Have a look at this article. https://www.101airborneww2.com/eaglepatchcorner.html

Read it many times, sir. Unfortunately, it only shows the reverse of two patches.

I searched this forum. 

 

29 minutes ago, Marshallj said:

So, as I presumed then.

(Sorry: previous post a mistake.)

 

Yeah, even the front looks wrong in direct comparison.

Here is another copy of the Type 8 101st Abn Div SSI being sold out of the UK on eBay (see link).  

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296224160290?itmmeta=01HWQTZD4102YR05EGCVCRRH54&hash=item44f855fa22:g:dmIAAOSwLHtlzHnb

1 minute ago, Tonomachi said:

Here is another copy of the Type 8 101st Abn Div SSI being sold out of the UK on eBay (see link).  

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296224160290?itmmeta=01HWQTZD4102YR05EGCVCRRH54&hash=item44f855fa22:g:dmIAAOSwLHtlzHnb

Oh good lord. They look more like wheezing budgies than screaming eagles!

Here are better photos of the genuine Type 8 101st Abn Div SSI.

 

 

18 minutes ago, Tonomachi said:

Here are better photos of the genuine Type 8 101st Abn Div SSI.

 

 

Great photos! Thank you!