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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-08-18, 02:31 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Arnhem thank you for that information. In... Arnhem thank you for that information. In reviewing the OSS personnel files available online I believe that Charles Fisher's middle initial was indeed "O". so this should be our man. Had not heard...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-08-18, 05:39 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish A discussion started on a forum here in the U.S.... A discussion started on a forum here in the U.S. regarding the photo showing the sign .."HQ Adriatic Depot"... It has been suggested that the "HQ Adriatic Depot" was in fact "HQ Land Forces...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-18, 05:25 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish In reading the link on Christine Granville and... In reading the link on Christine Granville and Mike’s link to Force 133 there are a few common intersections that I see. Cairo and Bari. An American collector who has seen the wing thought India. My...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 29-07-18, 11:57 AM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Mike the wings have been removed from a uniform.... Mike the wings have been removed from a uniform. The stitching line is still lightly visible on the reverse photo. I believe the fellow on the pole in post 1 is also the the OSS member who the wings...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 28-07-18, 01:39 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish After some deduction, elimination and double... After some deduction, elimination and double checking notations on the negative sleeves I feel with a fair degree of certainty that this is the OSS individual whom the badges belonged. Still do not...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-07-18, 01:32 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Thanks Mike and Clive Donovan, almost talked... Thanks Mike and Clive Donovan, almost talked my self out of the group because it seemed too good. The negative sleeves and there notations relating to OSS and SOE locations (Cairo, Bari, Brindisi,...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-07-18, 12:34 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Here is a leather patch from this group that has... Here is a leather patch from this group that has used as it's inspiration the U.S. Army Airborne Command patch. There are a number of differences in color's as well as the type of plane depicted but...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-07-18, 11:05 AM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Thank you Clive. I had seen attributions to SOE... Thank you Clive. I had seen attributions to SOE for this wing but as you mention no specific wing was authorized for this organization. My OSS person must have had access to the same same supply...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-07-18, 07:00 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Thanks Mike, appreciate your interest and... Thanks Mike, appreciate your interest and comments. Another shot from Bari. The Pro Station was your first stop before a night out with the ladies. Jack ...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-07-18, 12:57 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish http://http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab334/ag... http://http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab334/agugu1/IMG_20180726_072739475_zps9rpbxpxb.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/agugu1/media/IMG_20180726_072739475_zps9rpbxpxb.jpg.html) A photo...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-07-18, 08:32 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish I had to do a little digging to confirm it. My... I had to do a little digging to confirm it. My first reaction when seeing it was Special Boat Squadron. However that made no sense based on this in all appearances was an American unit. Other...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-07-18, 07:31 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish A vehicle with the OSS Special Bari Section... A vehicle with the OSS Special Bari Section markings. HQ SBS http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab334/agugu1/IMG_20180725_142210680_zpsbetwt4wj.jpg...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-07-18, 10:10 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Thanks to everyone that has posted regarding this... Thanks to everyone that has posted regarding this wing and it’s usage. Will post a few other items soon. Jack

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-07-18, 05:45 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Mike, yes that is the image to which I was... Mike, yes that is the image to which I was referring. Wonderful items you have posted. What might be the significance of the wing being worn on the sleeve versus on the chest? Quick note: the...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-07-18, 04:54 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Thanks Mike, I had located a photo from a year... Thanks Mike, I had located a photo from a year old Bosley’s auction. It depicted a Force 133 member wearing the almost exact wing as in my original post. He was however wearing it on his BD above...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-07-18, 12:42 PM

Replies: 40 Para Wing worn by the OSS Views: 3,770 Posted By irish Para Wing worn by the OSS I recently acquired a small group of insignia and photo negatives belonging to an OSS officer. Do not have his name at the moment however within the negatives some of which I have developed he has...

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