1980s Parachute Regiment

[popskipa]

Originally Posted by DougSA

Herewith some pics of parachute wings I picked-up from surplus Army jerseys, in the mid/late-1980s, when I was working at an Army & Navy Stores. The jerseys were in poor condition, hence removed the insignia altogether. As such, dating from around Falklands era.

Hope this helps!

Great stuff, thank you for posting…

[DougSA]

Originally Posted by Home Guard

Doug, I like how you saved the insignia cutting out part of the jersey and keeping the insignia attached. Some very cool items for sure - very cool!!!

Terry

Not something I like to see done with insignia on WW2 era battledress, but felt okay do so in this case as (then) modern and manky Army jerseys not so nice!

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by DougSA

Herewith some pics of parachute wings I picked-up from surplus Army jerseys, in the mid/late-1980s, when I was working at an Army & Navy Stores. The jerseys were in poor condition, hence removed the insignia altogether. As such, dating from around Falklands era.

Hope this helps!

3rd image is a Royal Marines jumper

[grey_green_acorn]

Agree with Mike. The black embroidered on green with merrowed edges rank badges are Royal Marines issue.
Tim

[leigh kitchen]

I picked up a couple of those RM rank insignia from the stores of a RM Commando unit at Shackleton Barracks, Ballykelly in 1979.
Only a couple, as they were in the process of being replaced by the black and green nylon woven version that was also being worn by the army. The Colour Sgt said the RM really disliked the new insignia.

[Royal]

We disliked them so much that they were almost never worn in my experience