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Phill Lockett
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
21-03-24, 05:14 AM
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Your thoughts on SAS wing
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Phill Lockett
Thanks for the images Jerry I guess I was...
Thanks for the images Jerry
I guess I was thinking out loud with that style of wing in BODD and 5000 being made could have been used post war.
cheers guys
Phill
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
20-03-24, 08:21 AM
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Your thoughts on SAS wing
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Phill Lockett
Thanks Jerry Hope you are doing fine mate. ...
Thanks Jerry
Hope you are doing fine mate.
Yeah but the image in BODD is so close, if I nip the top off it would be the WWII variant.:):eek:
Ironically I have used BODD for everything else...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
20-03-24, 07:14 AM
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Your thoughts on SAS wing
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Phill Lockett
Your thoughts on SAS wing
Hi Team
I have had this SAS wing as a 50s/60s era issued and worn ,however I came across the same wing in BODD pg 659 #3097 "...5000 as order placed August 1944....."
The only differance,I can...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
14-03-24, 08:26 AM
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IRVIN PIN WWII or Post WWII employee pin?
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Phill Lockett
IRVIN PIN WWII or Post WWII employee pin?
Hi Team
Im a bit confused about IRVIN pins, would the one I have be a WWII or Post WWII employee pin or used as a logo souvinaire for the company in the 1950/60s.
I read all the threads but...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
02-03-24, 06:36 PM
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APJI wing with metal backing
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Phill Lockett
Hi Marc My theory on the line thru the...
Hi Marc
My theory on the line thru the shrouds is that it is to stop or hold the silk shroud lines from being loosened from weather elements as the silk threads are loosely sewn onto the felt...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
01-03-24, 08:24 PM
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APJI wing with metal backing
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Posted By
Phill Lockett
Thanks Alan Based on what has been...
Thanks Alan
Based on what has been mentioned,my thoughts are that the original intent behind a metal backing would of been to be used on a tropical uniform maybe early on and then later insignia...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
01-03-24, 07:10 PM
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APJI wing with metal backing
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Phill Lockett
Thanks for the input guys. I first thought...
Thanks for the input guys.
I first thought this would of been used on a plaque and not uniform!
I have in my collection snap on stud Padded Para, SAS wing.
Also have a standard RAF, AD wing...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
01-03-24, 07:36 AM
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APJI wing with metal backing
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Phill Lockett
APJI wing with metal backing
Hi Team
A nice hand made private purchase APJI wing , note the shroud , serif letters and green wreath. But most interesting is the metal APJI shaped brass backing.
Had pins on the back as one...
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General Topics.
29-02-24, 05:53 PM
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Economy Captain Rank slides
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Phill Lockett
Thanks Jerry For showing your crowns and...
Thanks Jerry
For showing your crowns and pips, I do have 2 economy badges in my collection , but never looked into it.
I did see Billys excellent post on his superb collection of economy...
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General Topics.
29-02-24, 07:53 AM
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Economy Captain Rank slides
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Phill Lockett
Economy Captain Rank slides
Hi Team
I have this interesting economy Capt Rank slides, which I havent as yet come across any info on the forum as yet.
Hopefully some one will shed more light on econmy Officer Ranks and...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
20-02-24, 06:16 PM
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Reconnaissance Corps Arm Of Service strip
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Phill Lockett
Reconnaissance Corps Arm Of Service strip
Hi team
May I have opinions on this AOS strip.
The ones I have are used and tend to be felt on felt.
Because it is unissued/used I have my doubts, also were these used post WWII?
cheers
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
19-02-24, 06:30 AM
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1954 dated Royal Marine Beret Info sort
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Phill Lockett
Thanks 1664 Very interesting note, but does...
Thanks 1664
Very interesting note, but does that have a bearing on authenticty or is it just a case of RM individual buying a then new green beret from a surplus store and afixing their RM badge?...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
10-02-24, 04:31 AM
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Unknown cloth badges
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Phill Lockett
Hi John The round circle with Arrow is 1st...
Hi John
The round circle with Arrow is 1st Logistic Command-Vietnam and is a First Pattern Twill subdued shoulder sleeve Insignia.
They were first issued c 1966-67, when the US Army went from...
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New Member Introduction Zone
08-02-24, 05:29 AM
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Mart2436. Ex-Para & Pathfinder.
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Phill Lockett
Salutations Marty looking forward to hearing...
Salutations Marty
looking forward to hearing from a Para/Pathfinder.
Enjoy the community.
cheers chopper
Phill
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
07-02-24, 06:09 PM
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Collection of rare SAS CT callsigns
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Phill Lockett
Thanks Jon Quite a busy time 94-2002 , hope...
Thanks Jon
Quite a busy time 94-2002 , hope you can show 2003-2020.
I'm not sure but I havent seen many call signs on the forum or other forums ,a very interesting field to collect and hard to...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
07-02-24, 04:31 AM
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Collection of rare SAS CT callsigns
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Phill Lockett
Hi Jon Thats a lovely rare set , do you have...
Hi Jon
Thats a lovely rare set , do you have the dates they were used/issued?
I like call signs I have some in my collection mainly elite US individuals
cheers for showing.
Phill
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General Topics.
04-02-24, 04:15 AM
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6th Airborne Division Cordon & Search and Pegasus Plaque
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Phill Lockett
Thanks Gren Looking at the statue it is...
Thanks Gren
Looking at the statue it is silver plated brass as you can see the silver plate has worn off around the edges exposing the brass, so might be from the period , either way its still a...
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General Topics.
02-02-24, 07:48 PM
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6th Airborne Division Cordon & Search and Pegasus Plaque
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Phill Lockett
6th Airborne Division Cordon & Search and Pegasus Plaque
Hi team
I won an auction of 6th Airborne Division first edition.1949, Cordon and Search and a Pegasus plaque, an era that I have never delved into until ironically what is now in todays news.
...
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Other Army Departments and Corps Badges
02-02-24, 11:26 AM
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Post-war BCOF RASC insignia - Japanese?
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Phill Lockett
Hi team If you notice the X type silk thread...
Hi team
If you notice the X type silk thread over the silk title ,that wasn't for decorative purpose, it served a function to hold/ tack down the delicate background silk thread so as it wouldnt...
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Headdress
25-01-24, 04:46 AM
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1943 Kangol commando beret
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Phill Lockett
1954 dated Kangol RM CDO Beret with markings
Hi team
With referance to what Luc mentioned here is my 1954 dated beret with Stamping for referance.
Note the inside diamonds are stitched if that means anything?
I posted below
...
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Airborne and Special Forces
24-01-24, 05:58 PM
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Padded 1960's Canadian Parachute Wing
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Phill Lockett
Thanks Bill I have about 20 Padded parachute...
Thanks Bill
I have about 20 Padded parachute wings from various era's up to modern day SAS wings and these are the best "scuptured" padded I have, there was a lot of thought gone into this style...
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Airborne and Special Forces
24-01-24, 05:49 AM
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Padded 1960's Canadian Parachute Wing
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Phill Lockett
Padded 1960's Canadian Parachute Wing
Hi team
Thought I would show a padded Can Para wing c1960s.
Not the norm however would this have been for an officer?
Anymore info would be appreciated.
cheers
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
19-01-24, 08:52 PM
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1954 dated Royal Marine Beret Info sort
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535
Posted By
Phill Lockett
Thanks for the input guys. Appeciate the...
Thanks for the input guys.
Appeciate the detailed reply Luc.
I dont know much about Berets but I do like the dated ones and this is a Royal Marine Commando.
cheers
Phill
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Royal Navy and Royal Marines
16-01-24, 07:07 AM
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1954 dated Royal Marine Beret Info sort
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535
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Phill Lockett
1954 dated Royal Marine Beret Info sort
Hi team
Looking for more info on this dated RM Beret as berets are not my field , however I want to add more interest to my collection and have come to appreciate 1950's-70's era to add.
After...
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Infantry (& Guards) Badges
12-01-24, 11:25 PM
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Grenadier Guards Cloth Shoulder Title #2
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Posted By
Phill Lockett
Thanks Toby At least I can add that into my...
Thanks Toby
At least I can add that into my database.
Nice WWI example with slip on cloth , the letters definitely look thicker I can use again for referance.
cheers mate
Phill
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