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    Is this a repro VIII RECCE Cloth Title??

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    Post by 48th Fri Nov 21, 2014 11:02 pm

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/321593909581?nav=SEARCH

     Is this a repro? It has all the tell tale signs. If it is original it has to be a rare shoulder flash.


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    Post by Bill Sat Nov 22, 2014 5:25 am

    Fantasy piece? He had two of these plus a bullion wire crest. They may have been an association blazer badge. Whatever they are, they were not authorized.
    I can't see these being worn on bd, maybe someone had them made up for blue patrols?


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    Post by pylon1357 Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:20 am

    For future reference, here are the images of the title being discussed.

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    Post by Cameraguy Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:45 am

    Thats an awful lot of work for a repop! I tend to believe that our guys had some pretty elaborate items made,which maybe were not regular issue. Who's to say it is authentic or not,unless they saw the piece being re prod themselves? THIS is a big part of the reason why keeping the history of a piece is so important.As little or seemingly unimportant a piece of information it may seem to be sometimes...write it down and keep it with the piece. Just my two cents worth,
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    Post by barriefield-brian Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:11 pm

    I have never seen any title like this but I have enquired the opinion of the head of the 8th recce assn. for any info. Cheers Brian
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    Post by barriefield-brian Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:47 pm

    Have a reply. He has never seen one either but says some were done as private purchase after the war. Likely never worn. Tempted to bid as I like anything related to 8th recce but it is pricey for something unauthorized. Cheers Brian
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    Post by 48th Mon Nov 24, 2014 4:58 am

    Thank you very much for responding, very good information.
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    Post by edstorey Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:24 am

    I have a Brockville Rifles shoulder badge that appears to be similar in construction.   I have owned this item for at least three decades.

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