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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-07-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By sly
By original, I believe I'm referring to a badge...

By original, I believe I'm referring to a badge manufactured with the same design, materials and construction techniques as one issued to a serving member of the forces.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-07-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By sly
Many thanks, Do you have any thoughts on these...

Many thanks, Do you have any thoughts on these two wings. They are clearly modern 90s+ but are they reproductions? One has a greener, more olive backing whereas the other is browner. The...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-07-11, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,695
Posted By sly
UK Special Forces Group Epaulettes

I have seen these rank slides on many occasions and have heard differing views on them. Some people have even claimed that these were never worn.
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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-07-11, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By sly
Impressive site with lots of decent information....

Impressive site with lots of decent information. It looks stylish too! Funnily enough, I was only last night about to bid on what seemed like a very interesting dagger attributed to service in the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-07-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,788
Posted By sly
British Parachute Qualification Wings

Hello all - nothing special about these wings at all but grateful if members might confirm they are all 'issue' and not reproductions or fakes.

Thanks


Wartime?
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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-07-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By sly
Thank you, Luc - love that slightly washed out...

Thank you, Luc - love that slightly washed out 1st pattern Denison on your site : ) It has great character.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-07-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,340
Posted By sly
Thanks for the welcome, Pieter - No, at this...

Thanks for the welcome, Pieter -

No, at this point I'll just do some research. I'm likely to focus in on something later once I've discovered a specific interest.

Cheers
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-07-11, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 976
Posted By sly
Research literature, print or online

Would members be able to recommend decent research literature for UK SF badges, patches and related militaria? I have for sometime collected whermacht awards, and that field of collecting is awash...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-07-11, 04:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,340
Posted By sly
Hello all. This be my first post. I have decided...

Hello all. This be my first post. I have decided to immerse myself in the hobby of collecting Special Forces badges. I have no knowledge whatsoever of the field, though through hard work and...
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