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JerryBB 17-12-16 05:39 PM

Bullion SAS wings
 
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Any thoughts on these, original or not and date please.

I searched through all the threads with the word bullion in them and found none that matched, either original or fake/copies.

I picked a selection of items up today, most are post war, no doubts apart from these and an odd pair of F.A.N.Y. titles in blue on maroon that I have not seen before. I'll post them in another thread.

JON188 17-12-16 07:20 PM

Never seen this pattern before Jerry.
If they didn't break the bank then they wer worth buying.
Happy to have as something different.
And I always keep an open mind mate.
Good find. Hopefully!

Roy 17-12-16 07:23 PM

Hi Jerry,

I too have never seen this pattern before but a lovely looking, well made set of wings.

Looking forward to seeing if someone has more information but in the meantime thanks for sharing.

Cheerio,

Roy

JerryBB 18-12-16 09:30 PM

Thanks Jon and Roy for commenting.

Maybe someone else can add some information.

Tonomachi 19-12-16 07:47 PM

I've never seen a real one only copies but this paratrooper wing looks like the one worn by the South African Hunter Group that was formed in 1968.

castagain 20-12-16 03:18 AM

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I would agree with Tonomachi -- here's an illustration of the RSA Hunter Group para wing, from Bragg and Turner's book "Parachute Badges and Insignia of the World."

Regards,
Donovan

JerryBB 20-12-16 09:55 AM

Thank you Tonomachi and castagain for resolving the mystery, or at least what it is meant to be, next question is it actually what it looks to be.

johanwiegman 26-12-16 01:10 PM

Hunter Group
 
hi Jerry,

Made in Pakistan, I am afraid. Very different from the Original Hunter group wings.

Cheers,

Johan

JerryBB 26-12-16 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanwiegman (Post 387537)
hi Jerry,

Made in Pakistan, I am afraid. Very different from the Original Hunter group wings.

Cheers,

Johan

Thanks Johan.

I had been informed elsewhere that they were wrong but I had not posted that here as I should have.


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