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Old 07-03-14, 04:29 PM
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Default Punjab made 4th Indian Division flash
A hand worsted cloth patch of the 4th Indian Division stitched to a piece of cardboard, embellished with the "V for Victory sign" and "With best wishes for final victory" (4th Div. badge). I am quite sure Mike Jackson has posted one already, and I am wondering whether this should be considered as ordnance issue, like the printed canvas version or some sort of item to be purchased at NAAFI ... Surely is a war produced patch!
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Old 07-03-14, 04:41 PM
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A hand worsted cloth patch of the 4th Indian Division stitched to a piece of cardboard, embellished with the "V for Victory sign" and "With best wishes for final victory" (4th Div. badge). I am quite sure Mike Jackson has posted one already, and I am wondering whether this should be considered as ordnance issue, like the printed canvas version or some sort of item to be purchased at NAAFI ... Surely is a war produced patch!
I quote from Howard Cole - Heraldry in War - "The badges worn in the Western Desert were the gift of the women of the Punjab at the instance of the late Sir Sikander Hyat Khan, Prime Minister of the Punjab, who visited the Division in the Middle East". Mike
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Old 07-03-14, 06:47 PM
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Loupie, Really enjoying all of the cloth insignia posted. thanks for the pics.

Mike is always right there with Id's and background info. good work

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Old 12-03-14, 02:12 AM
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Yes, really to nice to get both the pictures and the information. Thank you both!

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There were given out in pairs attached to the card, I have examples for 4th and 5th Divisions, the latter has fixing hooks attached.
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Old 12-03-14, 01:10 PM
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There were given out in pairs attached to the card, I have examples for 4th and 5th Divisions, the latter has fixing hooks attached.
Lee
So the greedy seller has probably decided to spilt the pair in order to sell the two patches separately... great flashes by the way, Lee!
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Old 12-03-14, 05:39 PM
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So the greedy seller has probably decided to spilt the pair in order to sell the two patches separately... great flashes by the way, Lee!
More likely that the soldier took one off to wear.

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Old 06-07-14, 10:49 AM
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A nice addiction to my 4th Indian Division signs collection: a worsted epaulette slip on on khaki drill, and a couple of uncut printed on canvas Division signs: enjoy!
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Old 25-11-14, 12:21 PM
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managed to fine a complete pair of signs still attached to their card....
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Well done, that man! Where did those turn up, Loupie?
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Old 27-11-14, 08:37 AM
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Well done, that man! Where did those turn up, Loupie?
Greedbay, Peter, a whole lot comprehensive of uncut printed flashes and single worsted KD slip on....
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Default 4th Indian Division - Western Desert
Two wartime examples with formation photographs posted on this thread

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