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Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 30-03-11, 10:00 AM
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Posted By blackpowder44
Wessex Wyvern

After seeing all the examples of the different Wyverns in the previous examples I wondered why I didnt have a painted version or one with red or blue claws etc. As you may have seen I went to a local...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 20-09-09, 09:14 AM
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Posted By blackpowder44
43rd. Wessex Div.

Thanks for posting these badges. Super reference items for collectors of 43rd. Wessex formation signs. Could you throw any info. on the Wyverns with the coloured embroidery, thanks, John.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 26-08-09, 07:14 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
43rd. Wessex

I am certain that the Wyvern and the Wilts. combination are perfectly correct and original. The second Bn. Wilts served in 5 Div in Italy whilst the 4th. Bn in 129 Brigade served in the 43 Wessex...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-08-09, 08:18 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
Wyvern

A Coy. 5Th. Bn 1961-1967. Litchfield Territorial Arty. 1908-1988.page 87. John.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-08-09, 06:49 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
Not quite sure of what you are trying to say, but...

Not quite sure of what you are trying to say, but I can assure you that this combination is original and not "made up" John
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-08-09, 06:47 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
Wyvern

Wiltshire Wyvern for REME245
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 24-08-09, 12:51 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
Wessex Wyvern

Pictures of some Wessex Wyverns. I have been asking fellow members of the Military Heraldry Society whether the Wyvern was ever worn as a facing pair and all say never. Totally incorrect and never...
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 23-08-09, 08:14 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
43rd. Wessex

I wouldnt think so. No order would have been placed for an badge that was totally improper in heraldic terms. John
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 21-08-09, 06:45 PM
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Posted By blackpowder44
43ed. Wessex.

I am pretty sure in saying that the famous Wessex Wyvern only faces one way,to the left as you look at it. Unlike many formations that are seen as a facing pair. John.
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