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Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 07-01-24, 03:07 PM
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Posted By silverwash
Example of the not widely worn printed white on...

Example of the not widely worn printed white on red POLAND shoulder title.
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 06-01-24, 07:39 PM
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Posted By silverwash
Interesting comment. Down the rabbit hole said...

Interesting comment. Down the rabbit hole said Alice. Under a loupe the title displays all the manufacturing traits of a standard WW2 printed shoulder title, weave, print. Although printed " army"...
Forum: Foreign Badges and Insignia 06-01-24, 01:29 PM
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Posted By silverwash
stuck in logbook

stuck in logbook
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-10-23, 11:11 AM
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Posted By silverwash
interesting to note the 1943 AIRBORNE corporal...

interesting to note the 1943 AIRBORNE corporal with GQ brooch.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-10-23, 01:16 PM
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Posted By silverwash
good to go.

good to go.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-10-23, 10:16 AM
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Posted By silverwash
or according to the Air Ministry Parachute...

or according to the Air Ministry Parachute Training Manual, cage.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-10-23, 03:21 PM
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Posted By silverwash
Who'd be a collector. The term " large basket "...

Who'd be a collector. The term " large basket " is a misnomer. Baskets were utilised with barrage balloons. Perhaps the extension to the rigging lines of the parachute could be construed to be the...
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 25-03-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,632
Posted By silverwash
obviously the seller has mixed his vehicles up ...

obviously the seller has mixed his vehicles up

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/20765/lot/30/a-wwii-submarine-flag-hms-trident-1938/
Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 27-11-22, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,708
Posted By silverwash
following on, a Supak Manufacturing Co.Ltd. dark...

following on, a Supak Manufacturing Co.Ltd. dark blue beret circa 1951. as can be seen the badge slider pocket consists of two parts. note the white stitch line guide. also of note is the change in...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-11-22, 05:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,111
Posted By silverwash
definitely not of late war manufacture....

definitely not of late war manufacture. attributed to a Border / 1st. Airborne Reconnaissance officer.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-11-22, 12:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,111
Posted By silverwash
following on from the various comments, herewith...

following on from the various comments, herewith the following,

Pegasus as issued, as a pair, embroidered on felt, paste backed. I have a similar pair but with a paper backing ( hiding at the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 31-10-22, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
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Posted By silverwash
to my peepers the bright red patch appears to be...

to my peepers the bright red patch appears to be the normal drill pattern. herewith a brushed cotton example. specsavers anyone ?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-10-22, 10:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,057
Posted By silverwash
it follows then as there was no specific exile...

it follows then as there was no specific exile pattern the design and colour could be the result of a manufacturing quirk and supply issue.
whilst on the subject of SAS, going off tangent, did any...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-10-22, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,057
Posted By silverwash
why would there be a special pattern produced for...

why would there be a special pattern produced for exile personnel ? is there a paper trail which confirms the statement ?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-09-22, 05:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,877
Posted By silverwash
the reproduction wings are disparate to the...

the reproduction wings are disparate to the original examples. the difference is obvious when placed side by side.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-06-22, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 534
Posted By silverwash
smokin'

smokin'
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-04-22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,327
Posted By silverwash
a perfectly honest example. has all the traits...

a perfectly honest example. has all the traits expected regarding Beret Industries production.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-03-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,773
Posted By silverwash
does a WW2 provenanced " previous " badge exist...

does a WW2 provenanced " previous " badge exist ?
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-03-22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,773
Posted By silverwash
this is what you are referring to : ...

this is what you are referring to :

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Panchromatic_film

however this is not relevant to the colour of thread used in the construction of the WW2 1st ( Airborne )...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-03-22, 04:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,773
Posted By silverwash
are you sure ? WW2 images of this title indicate...

are you sure ? WW2 images of this title indicate a dark thread used.
Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 09-02-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By silverwash
named officer example, Harritz maker, South...

named officer example, Harritz maker, South Africa, 1942
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-11-21, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By silverwash
if you type " ww2 british parachute wings " into...

if you type " ww2 british parachute wings " into the search box of All Albums your query will be answered.
Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 01-11-21, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
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Posted By silverwash
the metal POLAND title and Second Corps shields...

the metal POLAND title and Second Corps shields were the product of an enterprising firm Boeri of Rome. the mermaid collar pennon is Second Corps signals. the small mermaid badge was the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 23-10-21, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,799
Posted By silverwash
then there is this ...

then there is this
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-10-21, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,161
Posted By silverwash
these titles appeared tied up with cotton around...

these titles appeared tied up with cotton around dozen (?) to an individual bundle. a mixture of paste and paper backed. the early full Parachute Regiment light blue on maroon felt differs from the...
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