Diagonal vs horizontal weave

[lettman]

I was fascinated to read in an excellent article by new member Arnhemjim on telling real from fake Airborne insignia (see the thread 'Just what is this?':
http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ead.php?t=3361)
the comment:
'Compare on printed patches whether the cloth weave runs diagonally to the print (WWII) versus horizontally (post WWII).'
I hope Jim will pardon my putting this up as a new thread, but I'd like to throw open the discussion on this one. I've had a look through my formation sign collection and haven't been able to find any where I'd call the weave 'horizontal', even on signs for postwar units. Am I missing something? I'm always looking for ways to differentiate insignia, so I'd love to see examples of what this might be from any members of the BBF.

[Arnhemjim]

Hi Lettman,
For a good example of what I was talking about regarding orientation of the printing (diagonal vs horizontal) you may want to look at my response to the question from speckled-hen titled 'Pegasus Patch?'in the Airborne, Elite, etc. section of the British Military Insignia part of the forum. I've included two thumbnails of the printed British Airborne Forces Formation Badge, one WWII and one Post-War. Hope they clearly show the difference I was talking about.
Regards,
Jim

[lettman]

OK, Jim, that's a good illustration of what you meant. Do you think it applies more generally to postwar signs?

[Arnhemjim]

Hi lettman,
Really not sure as to consistency with all formation badges, but as you see it does apply to printed Airborne Forces formation badges.
Regards,
Jim

[Luc]

Here's an example of a pegasus badge with horizontal weave, as found on a P'49 blouse.

[lettman]

Ah, now I see what you mean -- a great example!

[Luc]

The example I showed was on a P'49 blouse, the other Pegasus on that blouse was of WWII "weave across" pattern.