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I have looked at several photo's at various ages of this patch. Question, does it look like there is a black trace line around the star? also noticed the fourth leg under the belly, that is not normally seen due to chipping. In all pictures I have not noticed pronounced claws.
high intensity b&w flash [look at the shadow under the subjects chin]. because the star is a sewn on piece of leather, it casts a shadow. the paw claws were probably painted on as often they were. thus they were, along with the tigers stripes, the first to rub off due to seat harness abrasion.