CCM Vintage Replica v. Authentic JerseysThis page will compare the replica (letter size) and authentic (numbered size) variants of the CCM Vintage line of jerseys The Replica (L) and Authentic (R) have the same boxy cut. No shenanigans here. Neck tag comparison. CCM Vintages follow a strict rule: - Authentics have numbered sizes with blue bars on the tag - Replicas have lettered sizes with gray bars on the tag The air-knit on the Authentic (top) is significantly heavier duty. The replica's (L) patch is heat-pressed down. The Authentic's (R) patch is stitched down. The Authentic (top) has reinforced elbows. The replica has significantly thinner sleeves. Hem tags. The replica (top) is heat-pressed down and lacks an NHL shield. The authentic (bottom) is stitched, and has the orange NHL shield. The Authentic has a fight strap. The replica does not.