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Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 14-03-24, 10:15 PM
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Posted By zorgon
Shepard Wolves Flying School - No.2 Wireless

I wanted to share this seldom seen Crest Craft patch with Forum members. I think it has the most layers or separate components of any C.C. patch I’ve ever seen; I count at least 10. It’s an...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 07-01-24, 02:44 AM
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Views: 349
Posted By zorgon
mid 1950's RCAF Sabre BeVo Squadron patches

During the mid-1950’s and as part of Canada’s NATO commitment, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) set up four Fighter bases in Europe; two in France (1Wing Marville and 2 Wing Grostenquin) and two...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-04-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By zorgon
Hi Milihfra. This may not be the direction...

Hi Milihfra.
This may not be the direction you are looking for but when the SAS was actually on the Island in May-June 1982, it was generally very cold and windy and berets weren’t the best head...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 09-04-23, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By zorgon
I agree with Steve. You can find a bit of...

I agree with Steve.
You can find a bit of information in Warren Carroll's, Eagles Recalled (p.47). He states this 1916 design was an unissued prototype and only a handful are believed to exist...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 10-03-23, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 714
Posted By zorgon
Dating Crest Craft patches

No discussion on this topic can be presented without first recognizing the research and previous documentation by Stephen (Steve) Scriver who was one of the major early Canadian collectors of Crest...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 16-12-22, 02:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By zorgon
I missed this discussion from back in 2011 in the...

I missed this discussion from back in 2011 in the Forum on the "Bi-metal SAS badge":

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14674&highlight=dares+wins
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-12-22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By zorgon
Help with metal SAS beret badge with slider

I recently was given this metal SAS beret badge and would like to see if Forum members would care to tell me what I actually have. It seems to me to be of good quality and feels heavy in the hand at...
Forum: General Topics. 22-11-22, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 636
Posted By zorgon
Hi Rob: It may not be an eBay issue at all. ...

Hi Rob:
It may not be an eBay issue at all. Frustrating to loose out like that at the last second. If your computer has been doing automatic upgrades or if you have installed new versions of any...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 16-11-22, 04:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,253
Posted By zorgon
I agree with the others; a replica. Mine (with...

I agree with the others; a replica. Mine (with provenance from Bari era) attached for reference.

More info here: https://www.raidingsupportregiment.com/
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-11-22, 04:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,108
Posted By zorgon
I’ll illustrate some of my cherry examples that I...

I’ll illustrate some of my cherry examples that I think were all done by the same maker although the bottom pair was purchased separately. The serif title seems identical to the 2nd example in Luc’s...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 03-10-22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By zorgon
Thanks for your research and links Terry, several...

Thanks for your research and links Terry, several I hadn't seen. Sorry for my delay in replying too.

Best wishes,
Wayne
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 06-09-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By zorgon
4ATAF Royal Flush Patches

At the peak of the Cold War and NATO years of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, the various Air Forces of the European Allies held a friendly but fierce competition to test the skills of the pilots, ground...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 28-08-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By zorgon
The plane looks like it could have come from the...

The plane looks like it could have come from the WWII EFTS cap badge. The metal maple leaf is a similar ETFS style but I haven't read or seen of a metal version before, Hopefully others will know...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-02-22, 12:38 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 17,278
Posted By zorgon
I'd like to think that in fact, eBay choose to...

I'd like to think that in fact, eBay choose to force the high bidder, 3***0 (private) into revealing himself or his alias, c***a (1282) somewhat due to the attention and high price this lot is...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 11-01-22, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 923
Posted By zorgon
Hi Graham. An interesting find. I’ll throw out...

Hi Graham. An interesting find. I’ll throw out the possibility that it was made for a graduating course in the first half of 1953 when Gimli was designated as No. 2 FTS (Flight Training School). ...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 17-11-21, 05:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By zorgon
It is certainly unique. I've never seen one with...

It is certainly unique. I've never seen one with white picking between the feathers and the wreath looks rather sad and depleted. The "E" is pretty thin too compared to other variants. The best to...
Forum: Air Force (RCAF and CAF) 10-11-21, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 608
Posted By zorgon
A nice selection of original CAF pieces Del. The...

A nice selection of original CAF pieces Del. The cap badge is for the enlisted rank, 2nd issue (with motto) as you have indicated. Personally, I’ve probably also described them as “NCO” badges in...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-09-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By zorgon
Oops

My bad. What I thought were two types of stitching is an artifact of the scanner image. There must be a polarity to the thread making it appear shinny in one direction and flat in another. ...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-09-21, 03:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By zorgon
A very well-made, stitched Pegasus

I’d like to share this lovely example of a tailor-made, embroidered Pegasus. It wasn’t until I actually scanned the patch that I fully appreciated the detail and quality of the stitching (maybe...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-09-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By zorgon
Thank you to everyone for your input. I guess...

Thank you to everyone for your input. I guess 50% original is better than zero. Your comments will help me (and others, I’m sure) in some of those small details we need to be aware of in these...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 31-08-21, 02:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,158
Posted By zorgon
Attached is another example which I think is...

Attached is another example which I think is identical to the images in the first post. Unfortunately, glue residue on mine. It was reassuring to see the similar examples in Joyce's Into the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-08-21, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,231
Posted By zorgon
Airborne, embroidered, straight title Dating

I would appreciate comments and date-of-issue from the Forum please, on these two embroidered Airborne straight titles on Melton wool. I would guess that the top item is late war issue (44-45) based...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 23-08-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 959
Posted By zorgon
Thanks Bill, your comments are always very sage...

Thanks Bill, your comments are always very sage and welcome. Yes, the stitching is a bit sloppy, not only on the last "S" of SHOWS but a few other letters too. I like your theory of it being a...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 23-08-21, 12:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 959
Posted By zorgon
Canadian Legion Maple Leaf Shows: Example

Here’s another rare Cdn. title I recently paid dearly for at auction; the Canadian Legion Maple Leaf Shows. There are inexpensive replicas on the market, as has been discussed on the Forum on a few...
Forum: Corps, Branches and the Royal Canadian Artillery 22-08-21, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 663
Posted By zorgon
CFPU. Canadian Film and Photo titles

These don’t come around very often and the replicas can be very deceiving in some cases. I think these are both originals but to our esteemed Moderator Bill and others, feel free to weigh in. It’s...
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