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Forum: General Topics. 07-04-24, 07:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 27,492
Posted By pontecagnano
Can anyone confirm what the colour of the two...

Can anyone confirm what the colour of the two Turk's head knots are on the post 1952 16th (Welsh) Para Battalion lanyard please? The IWM and NAM both have sealed patterns, but no images.

Many...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 19-03-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 247
Posted By pontecagnano
This is a current issue British beret badge...

This is a current issue British beret badge listed on eBay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/256450499528

Described in the listing, by the seller, as 'Genuine Current issue other ranks SAS beret...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 08-02-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By pontecagnano
Hello Alain, The Air Despatchers' brevet was...

Hello Alain,

The Air Despatchers' brevet was introduced in 1956 so there wasn't a KC version. (Until now!)

Cheers,

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-01-24, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By pontecagnano
Many thanks all. Looks like a mystery inside...

Many thanks all.

Looks like a mystery inside a mystery!

All the best,

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-01-24, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 191
Posted By pontecagnano
If original, it will be WWII era, but I'm not a...

If original, it will be WWII era, but I'm not a great fan of the completely round 'O'.

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-01-24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 316
Posted By pontecagnano
RE Special Service Formation Sign

Has anyone seen one like this before please?

The backing is vintage looking, but the 'S.S.' appears to have been drawn on!

Is it a rara avis, or has someone been cutting a piece off an old...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-12-23, 09:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,900
Posted By pontecagnano
Hello Terry, Both are 15 Para. The man at...

Hello Terry,

Both are 15 Para. The man at the front has his badge backing rotated 90 degrees from the correct orientation.

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 13-12-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,900
Posted By pontecagnano
Colin is quite correct, but there's always the...

Colin is quite correct, but there's always the exception that proves the rule...

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-10-23, 06:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,908
Posted By pontecagnano
Also known as 'The device at the end of the...

Also known as 'The device at the end of the rigging lines'...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-09-23, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By pontecagnano
Hi, sorry, I believe this is a repro. Whilst a...

Hi, sorry, I believe this is a repro. Whilst a nice heavy well struck badge, it has the well known 'thin C' and the square notch in the centre of the tail.

I've attached an illustration of these...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 27-08-23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By pontecagnano
I think your badge is very nicely embroidered...

I think your badge is very nicely embroidered with good detail Luc. Have you put it under very powerful UV? Whilst there are no white or natural colour threads to the front or rear of the badge, to...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-08-23, 07:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By pontecagnano
Hello Luc, Hard to tell if your badge is...

Hello Luc,

Hard to tell if your badge is original but I understand that the round badges with six rigging lines probably originated in the Far East. The British made badges have a more oval...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-08-23, 07:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 982
Posted By pontecagnano
This definitely appears to be a New Zealand SAS...

This definitely appears to be a New Zealand SAS badge - original but from the early 1960s onwards. Definitely not WWII I'm afraid.

Please see this post:
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 08-08-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 982
Posted By pontecagnano
The badge looks like an uncut NZSAS one to me. ...

The badge looks like an uncut NZSAS one to me.

Regards,

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-06-23, 12:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,364
Posted By pontecagnano
There are two questions here: 1) Is this an...

There are two questions here:

1) Is this an original wing?

2) Is it Rhodesian?

Looking at originality I agree with Luc. This thick black mesh backing has been used on fakes since the 1970s....
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 30-09-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By pontecagnano
Thanks all, some out of the box thinking there! ...

Thanks all, some out of the box thinking there!

The Camp Schwab one from Graham, picking up on Sean's suggestion, sounds plausible, particularly given the vintage of the camp, so it's possibly a...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 27-09-22, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By pontecagnano
Sean, I wondered whether the JCS is Joint ?...

Sean,

I wondered whether the JCS is Joint ? Staff? Your suggestion fits the tone of the message much better though!

Cheers,
Graham
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 26-09-22, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By pontecagnano
Give me a Break!

I've had this printed patch for a while now, but have had no luck in identifying it.

I believe it to be an unofficial badge of British military origin, probably a morale patch from before the term...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-06-22, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By pontecagnano
Or even 8 above the split! Graham

Or even 8 above the split!

Graham
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-06-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 683
Posted By pontecagnano
Interesting wing - note the 7 feathers each side....

Interesting wing - note the 7 feathers each side. Not a British (or Belgian) Trait...

Graham
Forum: Air Force 21-04-22, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By pontecagnano
Hi Alex, Many thanks for your response. Yes,...

Hi Alex,
Many thanks for your response. Yes, it's quite possible that it's made up, although there are probably more sensational (and marketable) items to create if one is going to that amount of...
Forum: Air Force 20-04-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By pontecagnano
Rhodesian Air Force Stable Belt

Can anyone assist with information regarding the attached Rhodesian Air Force stable belt please?

I'd be interested to know by whom it was worn. I would say it's a low volume item and the belt...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-02-22, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By pontecagnano
I have a couple of these and believe them to be...

I have a couple of these and believe them to be older good quality re-strikes. They were made in bronzed or natural brass finish and there is a KC Para beret badge out of the same stable. The whole...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-01-22, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,962
Posted By pontecagnano
Gurkha Parachute Formation Sign

Does anyone know what this is supposed to represent please? The back looks a bit messy.

One went on eBay for £241 this morning. :eek:
...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 01-01-22, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By pontecagnano
Many thanks for your input guys The...

Many thanks for your input guys

The pixelation and distortion of the image make it very difficult but I'm starting to think RA too.

Graham
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