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Forum: General Topics. 05-10-23, 01:58 PM

Replies: 7 PLEASE HELP WITH ROYAL CIPHER Views: 561 Posted By ParaDave Many Thanks! Many Thanks!

Forum: General Topics. 05-10-23, 01:42 PM

Replies: 7 PLEASE HELP WITH ROYAL CIPHER Views: 561 Posted By ParaDave PLEASE HELP WITH ROYAL CIPHER Dear Forum Members, I had recently acquired a model 1831 General officers sword, One side had the British coat of arms with maker nomenclature, the other a royal cipher. Can I please get help in...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 18-08-22, 05:28 PM

Replies: 11 WWI Formation Signs on a tunic, please help! Views: 1,392 Posted By ParaDave WWI Formation Signs on a tunic, please help! I would appreciate any help on these patches. They are on a tunic in great condition - many thanks!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-08-22, 04:56 PM

Replies: 2 Am I missing something? Views: 688 Posted By ParaDave Am I missing something? Did anyone see this auction: https://www.ebay.com/itm/125458395931 Are these insignias really worth $1,674.60?

Forum: Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 26-07-22, 03:32 PM

Replies: 1 SAAF Observer Wing Views: 367 Posted By ParaDave SAAF Observer Wing Dear Forum Members, is this an original wartime wing? Many thanks!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-07-22, 03:03 PM

Replies: 6 Glider Pilot Wings - HELP Views: 731 Posted By ParaDave Greetings, thanks for your input. The wings... Greetings, thanks for your input. The wings which I have and with which I had started this thread are a bit over 12cm wingspan, so they are the earlier wartime pattern I would imagine.

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-07-22, 12:11 AM

Replies: 67 The Special Force Wing Views: 7,539 Posted By ParaDave Fake SF wing on Centurion Auction Here is another variation of a fake wing about to be auctioned off: https://centurionauctions.hibid.com/catalog/378402/militaria-and-wartime-memorabilia-auction/?cpage=11

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-06-22, 07:23 PM

Replies: 67 The Special Force Wing Views: 7,539 Posted By ParaDave This is a wonderful and informative thread on the... This is a wonderful and informative thread on the SF wing. I wanted to add an interesting item to the discussion. Notice where the legendary Tommy Macpherson (Colonel Sir Ronald Thomas Stewart...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-05-22, 01:45 PM

Replies: 8 PLEASE ASSIST Views: 888 Posted By ParaDave Thank you for posting it Luc! That is indeed its... Thank you for posting it Luc! That is indeed its uncut cousin!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-05-22, 05:19 PM

Replies: 8 PLEASE ASSIST Views: 888 Posted By ParaDave Thank you VERY much Jerry! Thank you VERY much Jerry!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-05-22, 02:52 PM

Replies: 8 PLEASE ASSIST Views: 888 Posted By ParaDave Thanks Jerry! Does anyone have any issues... Thanks Jerry! Does anyone have any issues with the backing, and partial backing material missing?

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-05-22, 02:57 PM

Replies: 8 PLEASE ASSIST Views: 888 Posted By ParaDave Thanks for your opinion Normandie18! Any other... Thanks for your opinion Normandie18! Any other kind forum member have any opinion on this patch, I ask since I have often heard stated that the printed ones are mainly wartime, and these nice...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-05-22, 08:56 PM

Replies: 8 PLEASE ASSIST Views: 888 Posted By ParaDave PLEASE ASSIST Dear Forum Members, Can I please solicit you most knowledgeable opinion on this embroidered Pegasus patch. Is this wartime or post-war patch. Appears as if it has residue from possibly being...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-05-22, 01:20 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave The lugs are indeed copper looking. I am by no... The lugs are indeed copper looking. I am by no means an expert on these badges or berets what-so-ever. I have however collected militaria for decades, and can tell that this badge, judging by the...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-05-22, 07:21 PM

Replies: 4 OPINION ON PEGASUS PATCHES Views: 474 Posted By ParaDave Thank you very much gentlemen! Thank you very much gentlemen!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-05-22, 01:03 AM

Replies: 4 OPINION ON PEGASUS PATCHES Views: 474 Posted By ParaDave OPINION ON PEGASUS PATCHES Dear Forum Members, Can you please let me know if these are wartime or post-war manufacture. Many Thanks! Dave.

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-05-22, 08:05 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave The badge The badge

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-05-22, 08:03 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave Para Beret Hello Everyone, I am attaching better images, now that i have the beret in hand. I did not want to take the badge off, since it appears to have been on there for an extremely long time and...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 21-04-22, 06:09 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave Thanks everyone for your most valued opinions and... Thanks everyone for your most valued opinions and comments! Much appreciated!! When I have this beret in hand, I will post close-up images and those of the badge.

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-04-22, 07:29 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave Thanks Jerry! Thanks Jerry!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-04-22, 03:19 PM

Replies: 21 Para Beret for opinion Views: 1,330 Posted By ParaDave Para Beret for opinion Dear Fellow forum members, can I have you valued opinion on this beret - much appreciated!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-04-22, 03:28 AM

Replies: 6 Glider Pilot Wings - HELP Views: 731 Posted By ParaDave Thank you very much Luc, much appreciated! Thank you very much Luc, much appreciated!

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-04-22, 06:19 PM

Replies: 6 Glider Pilot Wings - HELP Views: 731 Posted By ParaDave Glider Pilots Wings - HELP Here is the reverse side - many thanks

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-04-22, 02:55 PM

Replies: 6 Glider Pilot Wings - HELP Views: 731 Posted By ParaDave Glider Pilot Wings - HELP Dear Forum Members, Can I please have you kind opinion of this wing, is it wartime original? Many Thanks & Best Regards, Dave.

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