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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
16-03-24, 08:30 PM
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I believe Polish RAF Veterans Cap
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rsunday
Not Polish
Not Polish
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
17-12-23, 12:03 PM
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Unknown German-Made Insignia
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rsunday
Rather nothing Polish.
Rather nothing Polish.
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Other Militaria
22-05-22, 05:13 PM
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My small collection of the INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES Spain
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rsunday
Hi, was the Polish badge made in Spain or in...
Hi,
was the Polish badge made in Spain or in Poland?
Cheers
Rafal
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
11-04-22, 07:53 PM
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Polish parachute badge
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rsunday
Hello. The badge looks ok. There were 64...
Hello.
The badge looks ok.
There were 64 unissued para badges from 250 sent to Base no 10 in Italy.
When the base was closed, remaining badges were returned to the Polish 1st Para Bde. Later in...
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Headdress
27-08-21, 12:07 PM
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Identification of British berets
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rsunday
Thank you!
Thank you!
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
25-08-21, 09:13 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Attached are the Polish para quals and badges...
Attached are the Polish para quals and badges that I have in my collection. I am aware that the two eagle badges are post war.
Ian[/QUOTE]
Ian,
You have legit and genuin badges used in Polish...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
25-08-21, 09:00 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
OK, will show you the badges - probably for the...
OK, will show you the badges - probably for the first time all together in public
:)
The instructor badge is missing number of category on canopy (1 or 2).
Probably tower jumps badge is missing...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
25-08-21, 08:51 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
There was no Polish military parachute badge...
There was no Polish military parachute badge before 1941. First was parachute badge (znak spadochronowy) established in UK in Exile in 1941.
But LOPP issued 4 separate parachute badges (sport) for...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
25-08-21, 08:45 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Ah, OK - pre-1939 period (2nd Republic) not post...
Ah, OK - pre-1939 period (2nd Republic) not post WW2 :-)
Besides air force parachute rescue training (first course started in 1927), in 1936 paramilitary organisation called Liga Obrony...
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Headdress
25-08-21, 08:18 AM
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Identification of British berets
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rsunday
Thank you for your comments and information. ...
Thank you for your comments and information.
Both items are an attempt to forge Polish WW2 parachute berets.
I wanted to know more about basic berets used for this.
Rafal
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Headdress
24-08-21, 11:19 AM
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Identification of British berets
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rsunday
Second beret:
Second beret:
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Headdress
24-08-21, 11:19 AM
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Identification of British berets
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rsunday
Identification of British berets
Hi,
Can anybody ID enclosed berets?
What British units used them?
Despite the attached insignia the berets were not worn by Polish troops ..
Thanks
Rafal
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
24-08-21, 11:00 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Was the para qual ever produced in the UK during...
Was the para qual ever produced in the UK during the war, and if so, how do you tell the difference between that and ones produced in Poland?
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WW2 pattern of Polish combat parachute...
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Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies
24-08-21, 10:50 AM
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MARPLES & BEASLEY over BIRMINGHAM maker mark
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rsunday
Hi, What can you tell about this markings? I...
Hi,
What can you tell about this markings?
I know it's Marples and Beasley but what period?
Thanks
Rafal
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
24-08-21, 10:25 AM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Hello Ian, For sure you will afford it :) ...
Hello Ian,
For sure you will afford it :)
Don't worry - I will announce when the book will be ready :D
This name comes from a list made by Lorys - I can also check original register of badges....
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
23-08-21, 05:09 PM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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Posted By
rsunday
Hi. The Polish version is available in Polish...
Hi.
The Polish version is available in Polish portal:
https://sklep.defence24.pl/produkt/tobie-ojczyzno-znaki-spadochronowe-i-szybowcowe-w-polskich-silach-zbrojnych-1941-1947/
Unfortunately...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
23-08-21, 04:59 PM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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3,046
Posted By
rsunday
Hi all. I have just published a book about...
Hi all.
I have just published a book about Polish Army in Exile parachute and glider insignia - a result of over 20 years of collecting, PhD studies etc.
400 pages, over 300 images, hard cover....
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
23-08-21, 04:52 PM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Hi The badges are genuin but combat wing is...
Hi
The badges are genuin but combat wing is "artificial". The badge come from a group of unissued (unused) insignia nos 331-500.
Somebody added combat wreath to this badge making it "combat".
I...
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Foreign Badges and Insignia
23-08-21, 04:44 PM
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WWII Polish parachute qualification
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rsunday
Hello The badge was awarded to Lt Kazimierz...
Hello
The badge was awarded to Lt Kazimierz GONTORZYNSKI - wing no 0633.
1st Corps was HQ authorised to award the badges during this time. It doesn't mean that he served in the 1st Corps.
He was...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
14-03-21, 04:43 PM
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WW2 Polish Paratroop Badge
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Posted By
rsunday
Hi, I can help with pleasure 😉 Cheers Rafal...
Hi,
I can help with pleasure 😉
Cheers
Rafal
QUOTE=leigh kitchen;541881]Youre thinking of Materialy Zeszyt 9 Historia, Polskiego Znaku Spadochronowego by Jan Lorys? I'm sure forum member...
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It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification
05-03-21, 10:09 AM
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Unknown possible military badge, any help appreciated on this mystery
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rsunday
Hello, No connection with Polish 1st Armoured...
Hello,
No connection with Polish 1st Armoured Division nor other Polish unit.
Rafal
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
05-03-21, 10:07 AM
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WW2 GQ Gold Club parachute badge
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rsunday
Thank you Steve! :)
Thank you Steve!
:)
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
02-03-21, 11:11 AM
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WW2 GQ Gold Club parachute badge
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1,445
Posted By
rsunday
Thank you for your comments and information. ...
Thank you for your comments and information.
GQ gold badge was given after rescue jump using GQ parachute - in purpose for aviators.
Indeed, the badges were made and marked by Gaunt.
On the...
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Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
02-03-21, 11:05 AM
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WW2 GQ Gold Club parachute badge
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Posted By
rsunday
Hi :-) The book should be ready for June -...
Hi :-)
The book should be ready for June - 80th anniversary of establishing Polish parachute badge (Znak spadochronowy).
Forum:
Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia
01-03-21, 08:20 AM
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9
WW2 GQ Gold Club parachute badge
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1,445
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rsunday
WW2 GQ Gold Club parachute badge
Dear All,
I have almost finished my book devoted to Polish Army in Exile parachute and glider insignia 1941-1947.
I am still looking for good pictures of WW2 GQ Gold Club badge to present in my...
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