ausreenactor
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That is a fair price for the Aussie made patch! Snap it up.
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5th AAF WW2 patch
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Flightengineer
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Already trying. Unfortunately, seller does not ship outside US, so I'll try to ask my American friend to buy it for me.
Flightengineer
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It's not black - seller description: Navy blue on felt/wool. I think it's may be due photo effect : dark blue looks like black.
I saw photos of many of these patches and the color ranged from blue to very dark navy, almost ink colour. They probably used the felt that they had for making the patch, the main thing is that it be blue.
The patch on this original jacket also looks new, although it managed to fly with this jacket 70 years ago.
I hope seller listed the original, but...if it is a copy it looks exactly like the original.
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B-Man2
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DIt's not black - seller description: Navy blue on felt/wool. I think it's may be due photo effect : dark blue looks like black.
I saw photos of many of these patches and the color ranged from blue to very dark navy, almost ink colour. They probably used the felt that they had for making the patch, the main thing is that it be blue.
The patch on this original jacket also looks new, although it managed to fly with this jacket 70 years ago.
I hope seller listed the original, but...if it is a copy it looks exactly like the original.
Good Luck with the EBay bidding !
SuinBruin
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Sorry, I meant the cloth covering the back of the patch. All the other Aussie made patches I've seen either have no backing, or maybe a light white cloth. None have had the back completely covered with black cloth.It's not black - seller description: Navy blue on felt/wool. I think it's may be due photo effect : dark blue looks like black.
I saw photos of many of these patches and the color ranged from blue to very dark navy, almost ink colour. They probably used the felt that they had for making the patch, the main thing is that it be blue.
The patch on this original jacket also looks new, although it managed to fly with this jacket 70 years ago.
I hope seller listed the original, but...if it is a copy it looks exactly like the original.
FWIW, I'm no expert, I just would hate to see a fellow enthusiast get taken.
Jorgeenriqueaguilera
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I showed him another for 40$, that should work (lower risk at least and looks legit) @Flightengineer if the seller doesn’t ship internationally, let me know I can buy it for you and ship it to Russia, no big deal. 
Flightengineer
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Sorry, I don't quite understand ... where in the discussed eBay listing is the black backing?
No covering...
Flightengineer
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I showed him another for 40$, that should work (lower risk at least and looks legit) @Flightengineer if the seller doesn’t ship internationally, let me know I can buy it for you and ship it to Russia, no big deal.
Thank you very much for the offer of help.
My friend from Ohio promised to do this for me.
Jorgeenriqueaguilera
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@SuinBruin is talking about the first link for 175$
Sorry, I don't quite understand ... where in the discussed eBay listing is the black backing?
Flightengineer
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Oh, now I see. I was inattentive.
I don't want a big patch. I look at the sleeve's patch size.
Flightengineer
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Gents, thanks to all who offered me their help with the purchase and thanks for the good advices and opinions. This patch is bought and hope to receive it in a couple of weeks.
ausreenactor
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Did you see the Ike jacket at the weekend Mareeba Muster? Larger style on the shoulder! Original, local item. Must have been VERY proud of his Australian patches.
Flightengineer
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king size
Jorgeenriqueaguilera
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And also for saleking size
same seller
4-5/8" Aussie Made WW 2 US Army Air Forces 5th Air Force Jacket Patch Pacific | eBay
<p dir="ltr">4-5/8" Aussie Made WW 2 US Army Air Forces 5th Air Force Jacket Patch. Patch in excellent condition. On Navy Blue Felt/Wool. No Show w/UV. See my other patches obtained with this one. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.</p>
rover.ebay.com
Flightengineer
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And also for sale
4-5/8" Aussie Made WW 2 US Army Air Forces 5th Air Force Jacket Patch Pacific | eBay
<p dir="ltr">4-5/8" Aussie Made WW 2 US Army Air Forces 5th Air Force Jacket Patch. Patch in excellent condition. On Navy Blue Felt/Wool. No Show w/UV. See my other patches obtained with this one. Condition is Used. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.</p>rover.ebay.com
Thanks, this is too big pancake
ausreenactor
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Have had that one on the watchlist for a while now.
Flightengineer
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Continuation...Yesterday this Australian made WW2 patch was finally brought by my friend. Great patch. Obviously it was sewn once in past, there is a little trace from thread on felt. Otherwise, in great shape.Thanks again @Jorgeenriqueaguilera for help in finding.
Pics after sewing coming soon.
Pics after sewing coming soon.
ausreenactor
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'Straya mate! Had to be quality
