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I knew 9 Sqn’s early DZs were light blue - either intentionally or because they ‘washed out’ easily but the ones I saw being worn in the 1980s and 1990s were invariably a darker blue than 2 PARA, but, as lots of people have pointed out, it all depended on what was in the stores at the time. That’s why it is so difficult to authenticate DZ flashes because there are no hard and fast rules to apply before the later issued merrowed edge type came into use. Makes the hobby more interesting and difficult at the same time,�� |
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Thanks for the additional info Andy.
And agree Colin it is hard to authenticate an early type DZ design as they were locally customized from bolts of fabric to cut out PT shorts. As a point I came across this very thin wool square flash. It was listed as a NZ WWII flash. The Flash is 6.5cm x 6.5cm and my thoughts were 1 Para but I asked the question first to one of NZ's well known Flash collector who said,due to the size it is a short time issued ,1939-sept 1940, 2 NZEF basic Infantry Flash, where the units actual design in Khaki was then put upon the Flash. These were then discontinued and smaller designs were then issued with a NZ title. I was surprised and happy at the same time as I have a small NZ WWII flash collection. Phill |
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Here's my 2 Para DZ from '81 for comparison. Looks like a similar weave but has been folded over and sewn to a Para Smock.
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For interests sake my fabric 2 PARA and 2 variations on fabric 7RHA or 4FD Regt DZ's.
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Thanks Harry
Nice used example Bess like the notation and set of DZ and Wings Hope to see more 60's= 70'-90'? DZ patches. Phill |
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DZs
Somewhere there is an instruction on precisely what colour (Pantone) DZ flashes must be. I only know this having never seen it, but knowing the author quite well. Apparently finding the colour ‘maroon’ on a Pantone chart is not that easy.
Has anybody else seen it/got a copy? Ian H |
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