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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 31-05-21, 07:44 PM

Replies: 3 WW2 Pegasus Patches Views: 1,100 Posted By plang876 I was completely unaware of that example -... I was completely unaware of that example - cheers! It goes without saying that that one would be ideal as I'm displaying the badges which appear on the 8th Army Thanksgiving pamphlet.

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-05-21, 09:57 PM

Replies: 3 WW2 Pegasus Patches Views: 1,100 Posted By plang876 WW2 Pegasus Patches Is there any significance to some 1st, 6th Airborne Divisions woven/embroidered felt patches and printed ones - rarity, value, time period? I've recently bought a printed one which looks nearer for...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-03-17, 03:11 PM

Replies: 14 25 Armd Engr Bde Views: 1,556 Posted By plang876 I'd be suspicious of the Maple leaf too. ... I'd be suspicious of the Maple leaf too. It was awarded to 25th Tank Brigade late in 1944 after the battles for The Gothic Line. That formation was split up as some elements re-roled into...

Forum: Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies 01-03-17, 02:56 PM

Replies: 14 25 Armd Engr Bde Views: 1,556 Posted By plang876 The Black Diabolo was painted on yellow/red... The Black Diabolo was painted on yellow/red background in Italy. Pretty sure that's a 25th Tank Bde halftrack - presumably before the Bde was granted the Maple Leaf. Haven't got my research to...

Forum: Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers and Royal Signals. 10-06-13, 09:42 AM

Replies: 26 Royal Engineer TRFs Views: 3,805 Posted By plang876 Not a definitive answer but maybe I should point... Not a definitive answer but maybe I should point out that the Divers Helmet badge (SW - Shallow Water/Shark Wrestler, Helmet by itself is the higher grade - can't remember the criteria) is a...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 02-05-13, 11:36 AM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 No one of that name mentioned on disbandment of... No one of that name mentioned on disbandment of 142 RAC (the period covered appears to be 14th Nov - 24th Dec 1944 btw) or even similar name and rank (Tprs Miller and Mullen). The only ARR...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 02-05-13, 09:30 AM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 Very impressed with the the wealth of photo... Very impressed with the the wealth of photo evidence of the insignia and personnel who wore them. As I mentioned in my New Member Intro I'm doing some amateur research into the above units as my...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-05-13, 09:55 PM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 The simplest answer certainly makes sense. ... The simplest answer certainly makes sense. Another daft question is whether there was a directive on which way the colour strips went (or just guessing that so long as everyone wore the...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 01-05-13, 08:48 PM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 Fascinating! I posted a thread on... Fascinating! I posted a thread on 'WW2Talk' forum asking whether anyone can give a definitive answer on why RTR Assoc lists the colours of 45 RTR (raised 1938 from Leeds Rifles) as Black/Green...

Forum: New Zealand Badges 29-04-13, 12:10 AM

Replies: 13 NZ Badge Collection Views: 3,860 Posted By plang876 NZTS Hi Saumua, What does NZTS stand for and where would these badges be worn? Regards, Paddy

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 28-04-13, 03:11 PM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 Hi Mike, Just going back over some of my... Hi Mike, Just going back over some of my notes. Originally gleaned from Ron Addymans book '51 RTR, Morley, Tunisia, Italy'. Googling 'Ronald Addyman: Responses:Royal Tank Regiment. para 5 is...

Forum: New Member Introduction Zone 27-04-13, 08:57 PM

Replies: 1 WW2 Formation patches Views: 1,054 Posted By plang876 WW2 Formation patches Hi Just nipped over from www.ww2talk.com researching some WW2 insignia and I've already found loads of useful info - so thought I'd stay a while! I'm researching 25th Armoured Engineer Bde RE...

Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-04-13, 08:15 PM

Replies: 5 Irwin "Jump-Badges" Views: 1,243 Posted By plang876 Hi Billy, What you have there is the GQ... Hi Billy, What you have there is the GQ badge produced by the parachute manufacturer of the same name. Not sure how old it'll be but iirc the British Armys current LLP (Low Level Parachute) is...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-04-13, 12:35 PM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 I don't doubt the authenticity of the examples... I don't doubt the authenticity of the examples shown and wearing the traditional 'Rifles' colours of Black and Green seems logical enough. However, following RTR Associations 'RTR Customs' and...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-04-13, 12:00 PM

Replies: 6 Royal Devon Yeomanry Artillery Views: 1,181 Posted By plang876 Royal North Devon Yeomanry amalgamated to become... Royal North Devon Yeomanry amalgamated to become Royal Devon Yeomanry (RDY) in 1920. RDY was mobilised as 142 Fd Regt RA in 1939 armed with Valentine/Bishop SP Guns as part of 25th Tank Bde...

Forum: Formation Signs and Patches 25-04-13, 11:05 AM

Replies: 34 25 Army Tk Bde Views: 4,040 Posted By plang876 Very interested in this thread, noticed the item... Very interested in this thread, noticed the item on ebay myself. Assuming that it it's 25th Tank Bdes 51 RTR, how come the colours are Green/Black? RTR Assocs webpage says that 51 RTR colours...

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