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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-03-22, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By richiejones1
Hi JB, Yes, many thanks for the info. That's...

Hi JB,

Yes, many thanks for the info. That's the picture I was thinking of.

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-03-22, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 911
Posted By richiejones1
Para wing on display at Chute & Dagger AGM

I attended the Annual General Meeting of Chute & Dagger UK last Saturday at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. This is the first time I’ve attended the AGM and what a great day...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 31-12-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,741
Posted By richiejones1
This is the listing: ...

This is the listing:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-SAS-Patch-/303412639421

Look on the sellers other completed listings and you will see the other SAS squadron patches.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-04-19, 10:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,438
Posted By richiejones1
Great display Paul. Many thanks for sharing....

Great display Paul. Many thanks for sharing. Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-12-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By richiejones1
Jack, nice set of wings. I've got a similar set...

Jack, nice set of wings. I've got a similar set that belonged to Lieutenant Peter Collyer who was commissioned into the Queens Royal Regiment (West Surrey) and then served with the 8/9 Para in...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-12-18, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By richiejones1
SAS badges

Can anyone tell me when the SAS stopped wearing the attached moth wings. Was it the 1960's?

Also, does anyone know the era of this SAS beret badge. Its very well made with no UV glow. Not sure if...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-01-18, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By richiejones1
Smile Hi Johan, Many thanks for taking time to...

Hi Johan,

Many thanks for taking time to share your expertise. I'm really please with the badge. It only cost me £5 and was a great find.

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-01-18, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By richiejones1
Thanks Jon, I'm really pleased to find out it's a...

Thanks Jon, I'm really pleased to find out it's a good one. Thanks for taking time to share your expertise.

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-01-18, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By richiejones1
SAS Badge - 21 SAS?

Any ideas on whether this is a genuine SAS badge and if so what era? It seems to be well made.

Thanks

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-11-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,515
Posted By richiejones1
Jack, Have you considered that the red...

Jack,

Have you considered that the red thread could have been done when the previous owner sewed a 1 Para DZ flash to the pullover in the same lot? Or the 5 Airborne Brigade pegasus badge to the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-07-16, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By richiejones1
It's definitely an original badge and not a...

It's definitely an original badge and not a reproduction. I say that because I own one with good provenance. It belonged to 22524594 Cpl A.Wilde who served in 2 Para and is in his 1952 dated Kangol...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-06-16, 05:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,235
Posted By richiejones1
Good Detective work Luc. I thought it was Vongold...

Good Detective work Luc. I thought it was Vongold too.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-12-15, 10:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By richiejones1
Luc, you're right, this pattern (with a voided...

Luc, you're right, this pattern (with a voided crown and rigging lines that meet halfway down) has been reproduced, but I'm still sure that the one shown in the beret from ebay is an original because...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 28-12-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By richiejones1
I believe the cap badge is original. I've got a...

I believe the cap badge is original. I've got a couple of this type of cap badge with provenance in my collection. Some collectors don't like this type because the rigging lines meet halfway down but...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 07-10-15, 08:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By richiejones1
Thanks for the help guys.

Thanks for the help guys.
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 05-10-15, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By richiejones1
Any ideas on the identity of this badge Gold lion on red

Any ideas on the identity of this badge please.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 12-09-15, 03:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 495
Posted By richiejones1
There's plenty of interesting photographs on the...

There's plenty of interesting photographs on the ParaData website showing Parachute Regiment Officers wearing collar dogs on service dress during the war:
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-08-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By richiejones1
Many thanks for the advice guys.

Many thanks for the advice guys.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 15-08-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 652
Posted By richiejones1
Any thoughts on this 50/52 Middle East Commando cap badge?

Any thoughts on this 50/52 Middle East Commando cap badge? Not sure if its an older repro.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-07-15, 08:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,263
Posted By richiejones1
I've got a set of these as well. The information...

I've got a set of these as well. The information with the set in the Airborne Forces Museum is interesting. I would tend to believe the information in the ABF museum until someone can convince me...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-06-15, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By richiejones1
Many thanks for the information guys. Richie

Many thanks for the information guys.

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-06-15, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By richiejones1
Thanks for the info Jack. Much appreciated....

Thanks for the info Jack.

Much appreciated.

Richie
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-06-15, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 940
Posted By richiejones1
SAS wings - genuine or copy?

Are these SAS wings genuine or a copy. If genuine, what period are they?

Thanks,

Richie
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-05-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By richiejones1
Thanks guys, these are paste backed examples...

Thanks guys, these are paste backed examples which I'm selling on ebay. Least I can add the right description now.

Thanks

Richie
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 13-05-15, 06:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 813
Posted By richiejones1
AOA 8TH ARMY?

Any ideas on this one? Is it 8th Army? How rare is it?

Thanks

Richie
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