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Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-11-23, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,451
Posted By HamandJam
Hi Mike, The serif no 10 was also worn by no...

Hi Mike,

The serif no 10 was also worn by no
2 Dutch troop.

They are attractive and indeed command high prices.

Cheers
JB
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 09-01-23, 07:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By HamandJam
These lions climb to the right. The national...

These lions climb to the right. The national nationality patch
Was worn on left arm only JB
Forum: Airborne and Special Forces 09-01-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By HamandJam
Hi Luc I looked at a lot of photo’s of...

Hi Luc


I looked at a lot of photo’s of members of the Netherlands Legion when they stayed in Canada at the Prinses Juliana Kazerne in Stratford Ontario but they all were the standard known...
Forum: Headdress 08-01-23, 11:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,949
Posted By HamandJam
Very nice! I have an OR version without red...

Very nice! I have an OR version without red piping and no badge. JB
Forum: Headdress 08-01-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,949
Posted By HamandJam
Morning chaps, What Steve Britton told me is...

Morning chaps,

What Steve Britton told me is that the Royal Marines red tombstone cloth patch is not put on it during manufacturing but given separately to be sewn on the beret later.The blue ...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-10-22, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,885
Posted By HamandJam
https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthrea...

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61022

I now saw Postwarden’s thread again on the subject which is great information

Funny talking about proto type as these would be...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 01-10-22, 06:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,885
Posted By HamandJam
I have heard a proto type existed but have not...

I have heard a proto type existed but have not seen supporting documentation. To me what strikes as odd is that a parachute qualification badge is printed as it is quite an honour to wear them and...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 03-09-22, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By HamandJam
This is a new generation of fake badges that...

This is a new generation of fake badges that do’nt have a Pakistani spaghetti backing but they are just not right . Ww2 SAS berets have a black lining generally.

Cheers
JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 11-07-22, 09:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,299
Posted By HamandJam
This thread remembered me to this story so...

This thread remembered me to this story so typical for Lt.-Colonel Paddy Maine..

In 1944, the newly formed SAS (Special Air Services) used Hylands House as their Headquarters. Mrs Hanbury...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-03-22, 03:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By HamandJam
Hi Richie, I think you mean Tony Brooks...

Hi Richie,


I think you mean Tony Brooks SOE JB

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?media/a-brooks.4444/
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 26-02-22, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,314
Posted By HamandJam
I tend to agree with you…. JB.

I tend to agree with you…. JB.
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 25-02-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,314
Posted By HamandJam
The 1st SAS title was only introduced in 1944...

The 1st SAS title was only introduced in 1944 when the SAS returned to the UK and became an SAS brigade and he only was attached to SAS in the L-detachment SAS period in 1941… and he did not serve...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 17-10-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,589
Posted By HamandJam
I am afraid that this is a repro for which...

I am afraid that this is a repro for which someone paid a top price… cheers JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 09-10-21, 01:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,001
Posted By HamandJam
To add my 2 cents To me the SAS wings are not ww2...

To add my 2 cents To me the SAS wings are not ww2 the look and feel is not right for that period.

I am not sure if LRDG did wear wings on breast but rather right arm. In the SAS wings could be...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-01-21, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Posted By HamandJam
This is also an RASC soldier wearing SAS insignia...

This is also an RASC soldier wearing SAS insignia including the scarce 1943 Special Raiding squadron brass sand cast badge , the SAS wings worn as non-operational wings on right arm.


Cheers
JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 14-10-20, 04:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By HamandJam
Jon, I recall an original at Ebay for approx...

Jon,

I recall an original at Ebay for approx GBP 1200 a few years ago
.

Cheers
JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 02-10-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
SAS
Views: 770
Posted By HamandJam
Hi sorry this is a common reproduction which has...

Hi sorry this is a common reproduction which has been aged. Cheers JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 18-07-20, 06:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,705
Posted By HamandJam
It’s a fake give it a wide birth... JB

It’s a fake give it a wide birth... JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-06-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By HamandJam
The SA volunteers in the Royal Netherlands...

The SA volunteers in the Royal Netherlands Brigade Prinses Irene wore the Springbok below the nationality lion patch (or Dancing Monkey) on left arm.The commando’s on right arm under no 10 commando....
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-06-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By HamandJam
Eggers Almelo

Eggers Almelo
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 22-06-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,561
Posted By HamandJam
Hi folks this is mine indeed a rare bird UK made....

Hi folks this is mine indeed a rare bird UK made.

In 44/45 various patterns were made in Holland but never in Brabant weave. Van Engelen & Evers did not make them. One known firm is Eggers in...
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 21-03-20, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By HamandJam
Andy Not good I am afraid the ww2 SAS beret...

Andy

Not good I am afraid the ww2 SAS beret badges are also awful.


Cheers

JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 20-03-20, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 708
Posted By HamandJam
Hi Chaps, See more info on this site and...

Hi Chaps,


See more info on this site and also being worn on a sweather.

http://www.be4046.eu/SAS1.htm

Cheers,

JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 05-03-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,171
Posted By HamandJam
All items together hammered 21,380. Sellers will...

All items together hammered 21,380. Sellers will be happy.. Paddy Maines authographed picture hammered 1,900..

Cheers
JB
Forum: Airborne, Elite and Special Forces Insignia 28-02-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 445
Posted By HamandJam
Hi Donovan It also has 8 rigging...

Hi Donovan


It also has 8 rigging lines/split feathers it should be 7. I am not sure about it it also lacks a certain crispness look and feel of a ww2 wing.

Cheers

JB
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