WWII era reverse coloured thread

[Phill Lockett]

Hi all

With all the different manufacturing and construction techniques used during the war both private purchase,issued and theatre made.

Would the reverse black bobbin thread of this 50th Division and wing be classified as WWII era or post WWII?

If so was this a common trait with British made patches late WWII.

cheers

Phill

[3battalion]

Hi Phil,

I associate this construction with WW2 and your badge and wing look to be nice WW2 examples. This is a common trait on WW2 badges but is not restricted to black thread as I've also seen white and red thread used.

I believe in another post someone associated para wings with red thread to the rear as belonging to the 6th Abn Div. I believe the wings were made with whatever thread was available as long as the front conforms to the approved design.

Happy New Year

Paul

[JerryBB]

Phil,

here is a glue backed RAC arm of service strip with black tensioning thread and a Para wing with red tensioning thread.

These are from my collection and are good WWII period originals IMO

[silverwash]

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=51749

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Jerry

Just to add the reverse thread is known as a bobbin thread.

Once the face thread pierce the "goods" (material used Felt , wool , cotton twill etc) the bobbin thread locks the face thread into place. Hence when a manufacturer runs out of thread they will use what ever colour they have on hand hence you can get the different coloured reverse thread.

Jerry is that what you mean by "tensioning thread?"

Thanks for posting silverwash.

Happy New Year all

Phill

[JerryBB]

Phil,

Yes I was referring to the bobbin thread.

All the best to you and all on the forum and around the world

[William Brooks]

I have seen original badges with and without different colored bobbin thread.