Indian Airborne badge

[Garth Thompson]

Is this a proper WW2 vintage badge? Thanks for any help. Garth

[Bond]

No, its a fake IMO

[Garth Thompson]

No, its a fake IMO

Could you tell me why you think it is a reproduction.

[Bond]

Could you tell me why you think it is a reproduction.

Only if you ask nicely and thank me for having already answered your question.













Square inner wing feathers and extended wing tips.

[101combatvet]

Too many flaws to mention.

[Garth Thompson]

Too many flaws to mention.

Would you care to elaborate a little for my education.

[Bob Hritz]

I would certainly like to see an unwuestionable original WW2 vintage Indian airborne wing.

Bob Hritz

[peter monahan]

GARTH

Not my filed at all but I'm a long time lurker and I suspect Bob [above] means that originals are in the 'hen's teeth' category and I know ree-strikes/fakes are not uncommon. So, just statistically, people tend to say 'Nope!' but Bond has provided sevarl clues and from my very very limited experience I'd say the metal looks awfully flimsy and the detail arounf the lion dodgy.

Peter

[Garth Thompson]

GARTH

Not my filed at all but I'm a long time lurker and I suspect Bob [above] means that originals are in the 'hen's teeth' category and I know ree-strikes/fakes are not uncommon. So, just statistically, people tend to say 'Nope!' but Bond has provided sevarl clues and from my very very limited experience I'd say the metal looks awfully flimsy and the detail arounf the lion dodgy.

Peter

Peter,

Thanks for your comments. I know statistics are working against me on this one but the badge is much more substantial in hand and the lions detail is really pretty good, again in hand. The picture was pretty crappy.

Garth

[Wood]

Square inner wing feathers and extended wing tips.

Did you read this bit?
Pete

[101combatvet]

Did you read this bit?
Pete

Yup

[101combatvet]

Would you care to elaborate a little for my education.

Here's a good one.