It's unfortunate but many of the reproduction patches are on dealer sites and in collections and for the most part I think most of the holders of these reproductions firmly believe them to be period examples.
Hello Darin,
I totally agree with you !!!
What can we do against people who refuse reality ? : nothing.
Don't try to convince them, you would risk to make them angry and you would risk to get you irritated pointlessly !
Best regards
Eric