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Old 13-08-12, 12:47 AM
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Old 13-08-12, 06:55 AM
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Could possibly be contemporary, but it's a poor representation of the actual design which I doubt would have passed muster in Bari. Given the number of very bossy instructions issued by HQ LFA that all subordinate units must wear the sign, it is likely that specimens may have been made up locally ie in Jugoslavia, Montenegro etc. Personally I would wait for a better looking example of this sign. The example in the IWM is more acceptable.
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My thoughts too. I recently passed on a pair in a deal that were more like the IWM example. No backing is strange, even for an inexperienced tailor.

I have had poor dealings with the seller once before.
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Old 13-08-12, 12:30 PM
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Here's an example - ex-Len Whittaker collection decades ago:
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Lovely printed example. I have seen printed on blue, woven on black and blue, and bullion on black. Any ideas as to why the difference of black and blue?
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My examples.

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Old 13-08-12, 02:58 PM
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Lovely printed example. I have seen printed on blue, woven on black and blue, and bullion on black. Any ideas as to why the difference of black and blue?
Anecdotal evidence states that blue and white were chosen as being the colours of Brig GMO Davy's regiment (3rd Hussars?). But perhaps black material was easier to come by?
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My examples.

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Outstanding (as I would have supposed!)
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Old 14-08-12, 02:18 PM
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It took a bit of finding and the detail isn't good, but it shows the sign of LFA being worn. This was taken in the HQ in Bari:
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This is the artwork submitted to Allied Force Headquarters by HQ LFA in response to a request dated 15 Oct 44 for details of formation and unit signs used by:
HQ Allied Armies in Italy
HQ North Africa District
HQ 3 District
HQ Rome Allied Area Command
HQ SOMTO (Special Operations Mediterranean Theater of Operations?)
HQ Land Forces Adriatic and
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A couple of other examples...
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A couple of other examples...
that happen to be in my possession.....
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Sorry Loupie, hope you didnt mind me posting them? No offence intended, but Ive had the images so long I couldnt remember where they came from! I guess I have the answer!
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Sorry Loupie, hope you didnt mind me posting them? No offence intended, but Ive had the images so long I couldnt remember where they came from! I guess I have the answer!
sure I do not mind! it has been a pleasure and and an honour... and by the way, I had to join this forum in order to know what the badge on the 5th Army BD blouse was about.....
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