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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-07-12, 08:11 PM

Replies: 14 Rare Original WW2 British Military GQ Parachute Qualification Badge Views: 3,072 Posted By Pegasus GQ Parachure Badge I7 1/2 years of my 37 1/2 years service was in 16th Parachute Brigade. I completed my Basic Parachute Course at No 1 PTS RAF Abingdon in Feb 1958. On completion we were awarded a Pair of Cloth...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-01-12, 12:38 PM

Replies: 9 Badge ID - can anybody help Views: 1,498 Posted By Pegasus Cyrenaica District Was this Formation Sign (Roman Columns ala Leptis Magna )that is described as WWII ,also worn as late as 1969 by British Troops stationed in Libya. i.e up until British withdrawal when Gadaffi...

Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 16-09-11, 07:29 PM

Replies: 11 cloth under cap badges Views: 1,832 Posted By Pegasus Cloth Under badges The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) had a Red Oblong Patch behind the badge.

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-09-11, 11:01 PM

Replies: 2 King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) ? Views: 1,431 Posted By Pegasus The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) - 4th of Foot Hi! have sent you a pm. I do not beleive the badge, or it's motto, have anything to do with the 4th of Foot. It may be something to do with the 7th of Foot. (The King's (Liverpool) Regiment), who...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-08-11, 09:55 AM

Replies: 13 Formation patches for ID Views: 3,820 Posted By Pegasus Land Forces Gulf Formation Sign Thank you to those who answered my post so quickly. Mike Jackson's Arabic translation and script was particularly useful. The actual form adopted on the sign is stylised to fit within the white...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 22-08-11, 09:32 PM

Replies: 13 Formation patches for ID Views: 3,820 Posted By Pegasus Land Forces Gulf I beleive the symbol for "Land Forces Gulf" or to give it's earlier Title "Land Forces Persian Gulf" is a White Arabic Symbol within a White Circle on an "Orange ?" background. Does anyone know what...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-08-11, 07:07 PM

Replies: 10 8th & 39 Infantry Brigades Views: 4,032 Posted By Pegasus 8th & 39 Infantry Brigades Thank you all for your prompt replies. Grey Green Acorn has correctly pointed out that 3 Infantry Brigade and 3 Infantry Division have differing symbols.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 17-08-11, 10:04 PM

Replies: 10 8th & 39 Infantry Brigades Views: 4,032 Posted By Pegasus 8th & 39 Infantry Brigades During the early 80's in Northern Ireland. There were 2 Brigades. They were 39 Infantry Brigade with its HQ at Thiepval Barracks Lisburn, and 8th Infantry Brigade who were in Londonderry (Ebrington...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 16-08-11, 08:00 PM

Replies: 8 Help with an unknown FS Views: 1,931 Posted By Pegasus OG Hat and Formation Sign The Green (OG) Hat looks genuine enough - The Formation sign is that worn by Garrison Troops in HongKong and Kowloon in 1955/6 (and presumably later). I served up in the New Territories then - Where...

Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-07-11, 07:44 PM

Replies: 5 RNAS/RNVR AAC Views: 3,022 Posted By Pegasus RNAS Interesting and nice to see posts on the RNAS. My Father served in the RNAS from 1915 - 1919 and after training at Roehampton went out to the Western Front with an Observation Balloon team. He was a...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-02-11, 01:33 PM

Replies: 12 British Airborne RASC DZ flash Views: 2,552 Posted By Pegasus My view is that these DZ Flashes which were... My view is that these DZ Flashes which were "issued" by Quartermaster Staffs in the various units were not items with a NATO Part Number, which could have been "demanded" from Command Ordnance Depots...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 26-02-11, 11:16 PM

Replies: 7 Info required on Para Wing Views: 2,425 Posted By Pegasus Erroneous Quote My apologies to 54 Bty and Gunners everywhere - Yes of course - Mess Dress Jacket Colour for the Royal Regiment of Artillery and the Royal Horse Artillery is of course Navy Blue with Red Lapels. ...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-02-11, 09:46 PM

Replies: 12 British Airborne RASC DZ flash Views: 2,552 Posted By Pegasus The DZ Flash is RAOC and was worn on the Dennison... The DZ Flash is RAOC and was worn on the Dennison Smock by the following Ordnance Units in 16 Parachute Brigade. 1. 16 Parachute Ordnance Field Park (later to form part of the Parachute Logistic...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-02-11, 12:17 AM

Replies: 8 parachute Bulb - WW2 era? Views: 1,922 Posted By Pegasus Post by "Pegasus" The Badge depicted was... Post by "Pegasus" The Badge depicted was one awarded to Cadets at RMAS (Sandhurst) who undertook a shortened form of the "Parachute Course" originally at No 1 PTS RAF Abingdon, but did not join...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-11, 09:18 PM

Replies: 7 Info required on Para Wing Views: 2,425 Posted By Pegasus Info required on Para Wings A poorly made example of Parachute Wings for No I Dress (i.e Navy Background or Non Teeth Arm Mess Dress Jacket, an example for use on Mess Dress (worn by SNCO's, WO's and Officers only) would be...

Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-02-11, 08:33 PM

Replies: 13 What is this? Views: 3,748 Posted By Pegasus What is this During my Thirty Seven & Half years service with the British Army I spent some 17 years in 16 Para Brigade, first with 2 Para, then later with 16 Para Heavy Drop Coy, this was a Unit that gave Heavy...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 27-12-10, 10:57 PM

Replies: 12 British Army Formation Sign ?? Views: 7,192 Posted By Pegasus British Army Formation Sign. The sign depicted on the Motor Cycle is not a representation of any British Army Formation sign that existed during WWII or in the early Post War Years. Whilst there were tactical formation signs...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-07-10, 10:55 AM

Replies: 21 Mixed Para Badges Views: 1,968 Posted By Pegasus Hi, The "wings" you depict are on left Basic... Hi, The "wings" you depict are on left Basic Parachute Wings - Bundeswehr (Laurel Colours in Three shades for Basic (5 jumps), Silver, and Gold (50 jumps). I spent 17.5 yrs in British Airborne...

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