Unfortunately individuals looking for a fast buck are reproducing hard to find Boy Scout insignia items. Below is a comparison between some of the know fakes and the real items. If you have any other examples, please send me the information and I will post it here. Bottom of Eagle's tail is angled. The tips of the Eagle's wings are split.
Patch has white plastic backing.
Back has white plastic backing. Bottom of Eagle's tail is flat. High Quality embroidery. Bear Faces right. Back side of outer ring is solid black.