Indian Parachute badge? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

lancashirefusilier · #1 08-01-11, 03:55 PM

Hello Chaps

The image below is a badge that came in a badge lot.I think it's a clunker...even the Indians could not make such a lacklustre attempt,or could they?
Harsh comments especially welcome.
Sorry for the rough photos!

Dave

Unknownsoldier · #2 08-01-11, 08:05 PM

I'd say it's good to me....

Flatdog · #3 09-01-11, 04:28 AM

Dave,

Those are screw posts aren't they? If so its for the waist belt clasp. Sad to say Many Indian badges are locally made from a rough sand cast procedure. I believe there is an anodised version that's pretty rough too. I have a white metal version and a chromed version that aren't too bad,but could be improved upon.

Clay

lancashirefusilier · #4 11-01-11, 09:47 AM

Cheers Tom and Flatdog.
My understanding of the Indian genre could be written on a very small postage stamp!

Dave

lancashirefusilier · #5 11-01-11, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flatdog

Dave,

Those are screw posts aren't they? If so its for the waist belt clasp. Sad to say Many Indian badges are locally made from a rough sand cast procedure. I believe there is an anodised version that's pretty rough too. I have a white metal version and a chromed version that aren't too bad,but could be improved upon.

Clay

Yes they are posts so I will note it as above.

Thanks for the help.

Dave

Unknownsoldier · #6 11-01-11, 05:48 PM

Posts to me would sugges wear on a turban.... but

Tom

Flatdog · #7 11-01-11, 05:59 PM

Tom,

badges worn on the pagri have stick pins, at least all the ones I've ever encountered !

Clay

Gurkha · #8 12-01-11, 09:20 PM

Screw post's on post 47 IA badges normally indicates for wear on Belt buckle or pouch .

steve