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Forum: Other Military Topics 13-09-17, 05:18 PM

Replies: 29 RESEARCH GUIDANCE REQUEST PLEASE HELP Views: 2,022 Posted By grip with interest I will watch this with interest Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-09-17, 02:06 PM

Replies: 2 Research Request please Views: 533 Posted By grip with interest I watch this discussion with interest

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-12-16, 02:29 PM

Replies: 20 Sand cast LRDG Views: 2,976 Posted By grip Listed hi It's listed as sandcast at an auction. I believe it's a messed with badge,I just wanted opinions of others. It didn't sell so my initial thoughts were bad

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-12-16, 12:43 PM

Replies: 20 Sand cast LRDG Views: 2,976 Posted By grip Sand cast LRDG Gents is this a good sand cast badge. This is the only pic I have Thanks Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 23-05-14, 07:04 PM

Replies: 9 Hallmarked Parachute Reg Badge Views: 754 Posted By grip Really? It seems to be a private purchase badge,usually officers that has been transformed into a brooch by addition of the pin. The pin looks younger than the badge,look at the lack of tarnish and the...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 28-01-14, 10:53 AM

Replies: 6 v force ? Views: 667 Posted By grip V force I have also seen originals with square lugs that take a cotter pin Regards,Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-09-12, 10:36 AM

Replies: 9 Airborne Commando Souvenir Belt Views: 1,233 Posted By grip Which traslates to Parachute Regiment 3rd... Which traslates to Parachute Regiment 3rd Battalion A Company Very nice belt,I would be surprised if any of the bits on the belt are copies,but agree that the RAF jump instructor could be a theatre...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-08-12, 07:39 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip The Airborne titles are copies,I have them to... The Airborne titles are copies,I have them to remind me what they look like. As for the berets they are 100% genuine,if you wouldnt buy them then you would miss out on 2 lovely genuine berets.I...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-12, 07:41 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip Really,it's a very widely accepted pattern in... Really,it's a very widely accepted pattern in kangol red berets,look on WAF or war relics and see for yourself Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-12, 04:43 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip I'm not saying they are different in construction... I'm not saying they are different in construction to black/blue berets,I am however questioning the subject beret of this thread. As has been said,it is a matter of choice and I don't like it. Kangol...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-12, 12:10 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip AAC Red Beret Here is an example of a red beret with AAC badge,the beret has a lovely ghost image of the badge. Notice the weave and the oversized crown of the beret,compare it to the Ebay one that started this...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-12, 12:05 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip They are rare,more 1945 ones surface,but 1944 and... They are rare,more 1945 ones surface,but 1944 and especially 1943 examples command a lot of cash,we are talking £1500 onwards. Recently 1945 pieces have reached £600-£800 but mint ones will command...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-07-12, 09:52 AM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip Duff You need to see the weave of the wool on a real one to appreciate the construction,I will post two later on. The date letter differs from the manufacturers date,not necessarily the end of the world...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-12, 06:39 PM

Replies: 4 pictures of a 2nd SAS title wanted Views: 658 Posted By grip here you go Here is an original one

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-12, 04:09 PM

Replies: 80 Not a badge as such...Red Beret Views: 7,678 Posted By grip Not a badge as such...Red Beret Hi all, What is going on here,Z 1945....beret marked 1944,not the cloth crown we should be seeing in my opinion,a put together beret made to decieve????...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-12, 03:20 PM

Replies: 37 WANTED LRDG BADGE Views: 3,948 Posted By grip Last buyer The buyer of the last one must be running around the house kicking his own backside,Ebay should ban him for life,nothing more than a big con. I now know who the seller is. Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-07-12, 08:58 PM

Replies: 37 WANTED LRDG BADGE Views: 3,948 Posted By grip I'm with Luc here,the rear leg has been cut away... I'm with Luc here,the rear leg has been cut away and also has the tail to make it look like an original,if you look at the leg it does not have the characteristics of the others,the v shaped foot. ...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-07-12, 07:37 PM

Replies: 37 WANTED LRDG BADGE Views: 3,948 Posted By grip Anti-Partisan The copy Anti-Partisan has been removed,I hope the buyer can get his money back and hasn't paid a premium for it as it was a stinker. The seller is from my neck of the woods and I wouldn't be...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-07-12, 07:36 PM

Replies: 37 WANTED LRDG BADGE Views: 3,948 Posted By grip Doubts Hi, I have grave doubts about the authenticity of this badge,I have asked for more pics too,we should not be fooled by the fact that the tail doesn't touch the foot,there are also other glaring...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 10-07-12, 02:57 PM

Replies: 5 RASC Tommy hat Views: 1,174 Posted By grip Hi Didier, Are you serious!! This hat... Hi Didier, Are you serious!! This hat was found by your Grandfather,what a small world we live in. The power of the forum never ceases to amaze me. Do you have any photos at all,I would...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 08-07-12, 09:56 PM

Replies: 5 RASC Tommy hat Views: 1,174 Posted By grip RASC Tommy hat Hi, It's always nice to find a Tommy helmet with a nice Div Sign on it,Liner marked 1942 and with its original chin strap too. Worn and been there look to it. My Dad was in the RASC during WW2...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-06-12, 10:52 PM

Replies: 6 voided crown para badge.....any good? Views: 965 Posted By grip Nice Nice WW2 Voided Para badge,not as common as the solid ones. It should heve lugs east and west and not a slider. Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-06-12, 03:53 PM

Replies: 7 2nd Special Service Battalion badge Views: 705 Posted By grip Commando title I think there's a pair for sale on a uk website for over £1k Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-05-12, 09:05 PM

Replies: 5 LRDG badges Views: 1,153 Posted By grip Some history A bit of history as to how you came about them might help Ivan

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-05-12, 09:02 PM

Replies: 9 EARLY 1970'S 68 PATTERN DENISON SMOCK Views: 1,583 Posted By grip Fabulous That is a fabulous smock,keep a hold of it. I was issued a similar one in 1976 and would give my eye teeth to have it today Ivan

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