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Old 23-03-08, 04:29 PM
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Default RAF cloth wings

I am new to the forum so I will start by saying hello to everyone. My Grandad used to collect militaria and I still have a few pieces he had. Although I don't collect RAF insignia I liked these and kept hold of them ( ww1/ww2 County Regiments, in particular Royal Sussex Regt are my main interest ) they are both cloth wings, the first one I know is ww2 issue.
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It is the second pair I would like to know about they are made with silver or bullion wire, my Grandad obtained these back in the mid seventies, I wondered if they were worn on a dress uniform / mess dress or maybe it is a blazer badge, any opinions would be of interest.
Many thanks, Barrie.

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Old 25-11-08, 09:21 PM
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Also new to the forum, but the bullion type are almost certainly for a Dress uniform.
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Old 26-11-08, 11:31 AM
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Both are genuine wings. The bullion example if it is full size, is in my opinion the rarer of the two.
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Old 26-11-08, 05:38 PM
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in my opinion the rarer of the two.
And, if I may say so, very overlooked by many collectors. Nice items and concur they are genuine to boot!
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