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Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 19-04-15, 11:32 AM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Luc, I think you are right. The material appears... Luc, I think you are right. The material appears to be cotton. In my understanding, the Brabant type of embroidery/weaving was not contemporary to the First World War.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 17-04-15, 03:48 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Going through ebay, I came across this vendor's... Going through ebay, I came across this vendor's listings. The formation signs offered by this vendor appear to be Brabant weave? (My expertise in US patches is limited, but I don't think they date to...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 06-04-15, 05:06 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Hi Bill, Here is an image of the reverse. Having... Hi Bill, Here is an image of the reverse. Having a closer look the fabric certainly appears similar to the woven Brabant material, but there are also some significant differences. The Algonquin title...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 06-04-15, 02:05 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A The Algonquin Regt acquired titles in... The Algonquin Regt acquired titles in Belgium/Holland in early 1945. Looking at some of these examples that have been posted made me think that the Algonquin ones could be Brabant?

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 05:16 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A The reason I asked was that the AGRA formations... The reason I asked was that the AGRA formations of the First Cdn Army were disovled very quickly. By the summer of 1945 some of them were struck from the order of battle. That would make a formation...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 04:33 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Marc, a follow up question. Is there a date that... Marc, a follow up question. Is there a date that the BeVo type material was being manufactured?

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 04:29 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Marc, your observation had me go back and have... Marc, your observation had me go back and have another look. Re-examining this, more questions come to the fore. The 1 CACR titles are very similar manufacture to BeVo. They are made on strips of...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 03:30 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Interesting Marc. Is there any indication where... Interesting Marc. Is there any indication where that type was made?

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 01:33 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Brabant examples Canadian insignia There are a couple of Canadian insignia attributed to Brabant style construction. The first is the scarce 1 Canadian Armoured Carrier Regt shoulder titles. These are the style worn by the regiment...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 05-04-15, 11:17 AM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Hi Luc, My understanding is that there are only... Hi Luc, My understanding is that there are only the two settings, public and private. If members wish to add they will have to go through you. (If I understand the settings correctly.)

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 04-04-15, 09:07 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A I thinik Luc's idea, if a public album is the... I thinik Luc's idea, if a public album is the route to go.

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 03-04-15, 11:35 AM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Is there enough interest to pin a posting on... Is there enough interest to pin a posting on Brabant weave insignia?

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 31-03-15, 08:52 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A Thanks for the correction on the spelling. I... Thanks for the correction on the spelling. I wonder if the firm has an archive?

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 31-03-15, 03:44 PM

Replies: 61 Brabant Weave Views: 9,557 Posted By Bill A My understanding is that Brabant weave is a term... My understanding is that Brabant weave is a term used to describe woven insignia that was produced by a Dutch firm in Heeze Netherlands. I believe the firm was owned / named van Engel and Evers. Some...

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