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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-01-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,604
Posted By johanwiegman
Fakes

I am sorry to have to concur they are all fakes. Mind you: former SAS troopers (if indeed former SAS) are not necessarily experts on SAS insignia.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-01-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By johanwiegman
SAS wings

The SAS downswept wings with paper backing were made in the early 60-ies and worn by all SAS Regiments, not just by 23rd SAS as sometimes stated. This particular pattern was also worn in Malaya.
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-04-19, 03:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,604
Posted By johanwiegman
Fake

hi Andy,

Indeed, a fake! There are a great many variations of SAS wings, but that one is no good.

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 06-04-19, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,604
Posted By johanwiegman
Wings

hi JB,

Great items indeed! You can see how different they are from the wing at the top of this thread!

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-03-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,604
Posted By johanwiegman
'Greek Wing'

Friends,

That wing is a fake, thank Goodness, for it is ugly as sin with that watermelon canopy! Copied from a very rare locally made wing. Normally, the Greek Sacred Squadron would wear regular...
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-01-19, 09:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 488
Posted By johanwiegman
Hi Frederic, A reproduction wing! No doubt! ...

Hi Frederic,

A reproduction wing! No doubt!

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: It's a Mystery -Unknown Insignia for Identification 09-01-19, 09:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 769
Posted By johanwiegman
hi Frederic, No doubt a fake wing,...

hi Frederic,

No doubt a fake wing, artificially aged.

Does not conform to WW2 patterns I know.

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 30-03-18, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 752
Posted By johanwiegman
SAS title

hi,

SAS title is original. Fifties, this sample is unworn, apparently.

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 24-03-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,709
Posted By johanwiegman
Beret

Friends,

That is a British beret, not Rhodie.

Any markings in the liner? Have you tried the wet test? I mean, if you wet the lining, any beret markings come out more clearly.

Cheers,
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-02-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,413
Posted By johanwiegman
White SAS berets

Friends,

There are some pictures of the original early white SAS berets in 'Gentleman Jim' the book on Jim Almonds.

The white berets were very shortlived. Have a look at some original berets...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-02-18, 03:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By johanwiegman
Steamer Point

Friends,

Steamer Point was a location where military tailors were located in Aden.

See label and wing as sold in Aden.

The 1949 pattern shown in earlier post was probably just made in the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-02-18, 11:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By johanwiegman
1949 pattern

Friends,

A lovely sample of the 1949 pattern wing!

Black cloth on the reverse, I would think! Although I have seen one with a paper back.

Well done!

Cheers,
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-01-18, 10:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By johanwiegman
21 pattern

Hi Richie,

The typical 21 Winged Dagger pattern, first worn on the arm as a rectangular patch, then cut to a shield shape (albeit a bit irregular) and moved to the maroon beret, later the sand...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-01-18, 09:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,376
Posted By johanwiegman
Beret badges

Friends,

Late in WW2, during operation Howard (6-29 April 1945) 1st SAS operated in support of Canadian armoured units at the Rhine crossing and in Northern Germany, as recce units in their...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 10-01-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,376
Posted By johanwiegman
Metal para wing

Friends,

That metal, enamel para wing I have seen worn on the battledress pocket like that by Belgian 5 SAS.

I think it came from the Belgian parachute company as it is a regular British Para...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-01-18, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,376
Posted By johanwiegman
Operation Keystone

Friends,

I received the book.

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 31-12-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,376
Posted By johanwiegman
Dutch SAS

hi JB,

Indeed a piece of untold SAS history. I will get that book ASAP!

Thanks for informing us!

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 04-11-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,513
Posted By johanwiegman
handmade wings

hi Jack,

In handmade wings, anything is possible! I believe the original wings were very well and professionally made in the well known colours, but (new) unit members can have taken original...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-11-17, 06:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,513
Posted By johanwiegman
Egypt made wings

hi Jack,

I have never seen early SAS wings with red thread details.

cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-10-17, 04:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 816
Posted By johanwiegman
2nd SAS title

hi Luc,

No doubts whatsoever on this one!

There are quite a few variations in terms of the material on the reverse: no gauze (like on this one), black gauze, fine tan gauze, rough tan gauze.
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 08-10-17, 11:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By johanwiegman
beret

I agree! It is so easy to stick a new beret badge to a new beret!

Of course, it is technically still a SAS beret, but not very collectable as never issued to or worn by a serving member of the...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-10-17, 12:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,117
Posted By johanwiegman
3 para

not to be touched with a bargepole, mate!
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 07-10-17, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 647
Posted By johanwiegman
Fake

Hi Steve,

As fake as a three-dollar bill, as our American friends say.

The sheer amount of material at the back is also a giveaway, as is the general look and feel: Made in Pakistan!
...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 21-08-17, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By johanwiegman
BD

Friends,

I fully agree: this BD is not to be touched with a bargepole!

Cheers,

Johan
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 08-08-17, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,402
Posted By johanwiegman
Mutilated beret badges

You are quite right, mate!

It is not so easy, even for an experienced tailor, to cut a proper shield shape. I have seen a lot of weird shapes, some beret badges sewn on uncut and some beret...
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