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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 21-03-24, 05:14 AM
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Views: 231
Posted By 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
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-03-24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-03-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 231
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-03-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 124
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-03-24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 08:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-03-24, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Topics. 29-02-24, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Topics. 29-02-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By 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...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 20-02-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 96
Posted By 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
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-02-24, 06:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By 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?...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 10-02-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 546
Posted By 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...
Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 08-02-24, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 406
Posted By Phill Lockett
Salutations Marty looking forward to hearing...

Salutations Marty

looking forward to hearing from a Para/Pathfinder.

Enjoy the community.

cheers chopper

Phill
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-02-24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-02-24, 04:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 412
Posted By 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
Forum: General Topics. 04-02-24, 04:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Topics. 02-02-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 231
Posted By 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.
...
Forum: Other Army Departments and Corps Badges 02-02-24, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 372
Posted By 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...
Forum: Headdress 25-01-24, 04:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By 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
...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 24-01-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By 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...
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 24-01-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 287
Posted By 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
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 19-01-24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 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
Forum: Royal Navy and Royal Marines 16-01-24, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 535
Posted By 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...
Forum: Infantry (& Guards) Badges 12-01-24, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 643
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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