Question about NZ distiguishing patches - JAYFORCE (BCOF)
 

Gentlemen,
I am a military historian from Poland, interested (among others) in WW2 British & Commonwealth unit/colour/distiguishing patches & badges. May I ask you for some help about last type (I mean used from 1945) patches, that were worn in 2nd NZ Division, mentioned in a title? I have recently found some pictures and description of them, so I know that were made in wool serge, sometimes in felt, and (in Japan) were also silk embroidered. Could you, please, tell me, which units of 2nd NZ Div/9th Bde used: the white one, the tricolor one (similar to EME/workshops, but with a white stripe instead a yellow), the (royal) blue one and a black one? I have found a great photo of theme (in a larger group, from a private collection), but, sadly, without any description...
Any information will be really welcome.
Thank you in advance,
Paweł

Hello Pawel, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.

Hello Pawel,

Welcome to the forum.

If you are able to put a photo up that would be very helpful. A member of the forum wrote the book on NZ Distinguishing Patches and would no doubt be able to assist.

Keith

Hi Pawel,
Please send me your questions by PM (on this site) and I will try and answer your questions. If I cant I will ask others.
Cliff Lord aka Quicksilver

Pawel,
Attached are a couple of page scans from Part One of New Zealand Army Distinguishing Patches 1911-1991 regarding J Force patches. If you would like information about the WW2 NZ 2 Division cloth insignia please email me at lordz@xtra.co.nz and I will help you. You can also send personal messages (PM) via this Forum if you wish.
Best regards,
Cliff Lord

Gentlemen,
Thank you very much. I had tried to add a picture, but, sadly, I had some trouble with adding that...

27th MG Bn is still worn today by the FSG 2/1RNZIR.

Tks for that update.

Top two are current pair 2/1 FSG, the rest 27 MG BN 2NZEF/ J-Force.

2/1 FSG patches, Made late last year for the Platoon.

The two bottom right are the old logos.
Far right is the original from around 2012/13 and is Platatac made.
the remainder are the new type.

These cannot be worn on uniforms but can be on packs/Armour etc or used as gifts/trades.

We are also looking for any 27 Mg Bn diamonds/badges if anyone has spares.

Cheers

Dan

This is my 27th Battalion battle dress blouse.
It is named and numbered. Also a souvenir booklet.
Barry