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Old 09-02-13, 09:01 PM
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Default An interesting RAN Para Wings badge

Hi Folks,

I picked this up yesterday at the Brisbane Show.

I've never seen a badge like this before - it's also made by Lega.

What do you think? Unofficial? Manufacturing error/sample?

Mick
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Old 09-02-13, 09:22 PM
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The RN has a badge very similar for Observer. I have only seen it in bullion, red or blue. Could this be a sweetheart or the like?
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Old 09-02-13, 09:30 PM
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I really don't know what it is.

It's the same as the standard RAN para wings except it has the O in the centre instead of a parachute.

I'm thinking maybe an unofficial badge.

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Try this link.

http://www.worldofmilitarywings.com/...ianavyobs.html

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Old 10-02-13, 09:44 PM
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Well there you go...you learn something new everyday.

Thanks Phillip!

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