blueman Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 tunic to the royal horse artillery ,but is it righthttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-10499-0-82509600-1407599235.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-10499-0-68135400-1407599246.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2014/post-10499-0-33143000-1407599258.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 From these pics it is either the post 1922 version or a copy and It would help to see the interior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not to mention the ribbons are in reverse order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Not to mention the ribbons are in reverse order. Indeed, it also only has one pleat below the collar as well as looking brand new. As far as the latter goes, they can look good for their age, but not brand new from this date I think. Edited August 9, 2014 by Jerry B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Indeed, it also only has one pleat below the collar as well as looking brand new. As far as the latter goes, they can look good for their age, but not brand new from this date I think. It does look a bit spic and span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 And the stripes look to be the wrong pattern for WWI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueman Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 label inside tunic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hmmm. A label is helpful. But my suspicious nature makes me ask why the label is ripped while the tunic looks brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) The fabric label was not introduced until some time in the 1920's and in this case post 1922, probably dated 1940's (1945?) and someone has modified it to try and read 1915. The seller or some previous owner needs a slap if you ask me for trying to fake this. Edited August 11, 2014 by Jerry B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The fabric label was not introduced until some time in the 1920's and in this case post 1922, probably dated 1940's (1945?) and someone has modified it to try and read 1915. The seller or some previous owner needs a slap if you ask me for trying to fake this. That info pretty much seals it as faked, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 That info pretty much seals it as faked, I think. Sadly no doubt about it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueman Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 thanks guys for your valuable input ,once again saved me money....kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG1918 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Expose the seller! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueman Posted August 12, 2014 Author Share Posted August 12, 2014 the seller was an auction house in usa,but they have been great ,i sent them the forum link,and they agreed with you all,and apologised ,cant be fairer,ive bought from them before with satisfaction....kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 the seller was an auction house in usa,but they have been great ,i sent them the forum link,and they agreed with you all,and apologised ,cant be fairer,ive bought from them before with satisfaction....kev Well done. Good outcome all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Good to hear that reputable firms are still out there and prepared to pull dodgy items. Well done, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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