Real & Fake Canadian OSONS Patches

[Recce]

Hello to all. I know that showing anything Fake or passing for the
Real Deal on this site, sets the alarm-bells ringing. I heard many get
a bad rash, no worries so do I! Especially on EvilBay so many
Knock-offs, Repo being passed for the real item. I found a few fake
ones in my time and willing to share. I find them sometimes interesting
especially if the real one can't be found or $2.00cdn, but to pass an item
of as the real one when It's not, sacrilege and blasphemy.

The pictures shows 4 different styles can you identify the real one or ones?

[Bill A]

Hi Recce, Not sure what the term "real" means? Does it mean officially authorized? From that perspective, the only "official" patch in the image is the jump smock one, the one in the upper right corner. The remainder, variations of "combat" dress are all unofficial. It is interesting to see the variety of quality in which the "combat" SSF patches are found.
The other officially authorized patch was the DEU pattern, which didn't have a merrowed edge, and was embroidered on CF green background.

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Bill A

Hi Recce, Not sure what the term "real" means? Does it mean officially authorized? From that perspective, the only "official" patch in the image is the jump smock one, the one in the upper right corner. The remainder, variations of "combat" dress are all unofficial. It is interesting to see the variety of quality in which the "combat" SSF patches are found.
The other officially authorized patch was the DEU pattern, which didn't have a merrowed edge, and was embroidered on CF green background.

Mr Bill and to all CWBF members, both on the right top and bottom are issue Or Official Authorized the ones that go on the Jump Smock

Like in the Picture I posted Completely in combat Subdued, The real Deal.

Ask any body from the CDN Airborne Regiment.

The one's with the Black Sword 2 picture are the copy or fake.


Those that have Evolved will sooner or later run out of Ammo!
And will be at the Mercy of those who carry as Back-up a
34" Wakizashi Warrior Blade!

[Phillip Herring]

During my years posted to Petawawa, the only "OSONS" patches that I ever saw being worn were the melton type (for the old CF tunic and the later DEU tunic) and the "coloured" with merrowed edge that was only ever worn on the "SSF Smock". These badges were worn by all members of the Special Service Force, not just the Canadian Airborne Regiment.

Phil

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

During my years posted to Petawawa, the only "OSONS" patches that I ever saw being worn were the melton type (for the old CF tunic and the later DEU tunic) and the "coloured" with merrowed edge that was only ever worn on the "SSF Smock". These badges were worn by all members of the Special Service Force, not just the Canadian Airborne Regiment.

Phil

Mr Phillip, yes all S.S.F. not just Airborne! I thought so also just 2 Types of OSONS patches, that I ever seen, but I showed this Patch to many of the X Airborne 1st and 2sec on Remembrance day and a few others with white wings, and all remembered the one Completely in Subdued Combat.

Not counting, have you ever seen Airborne wings Completely in Subdued Green, Therefore the wings, parachute the maple leaf all in Green,?? I have and wore them on my S.S.F. Jump Smock. with Second Commando PPCLI Recce Platoon. In which I was attached with them for 2+ months.

Will one day show them on CWBF

[sailorbear]

Originally Posted by Recce

Hello to all. I know that showing anything Fake or passing for the
Real Deal on this site, sets the alarm-bells ringing. I heard many get
a bad rash, no worries so do I! Especially on EvilBay so many
Knock-offs, Repo being passed for the real item. I found a few fake
ones in my time and willing to share. I find them sometimes interesting
especially if the real one can't be found or $2.00cdn, but to pass an item
of as the real one when It's not, sacrilege and blasphemy.

The pictures shows 4 different styles can you identify the real one or ones?

Just out of curiosity what does Osons stand for? and is it french or latin?

[Voltigeur]

Hi sailorbear, the motto "OSONS" is in french and means (roughly translated) "LET US DARE".

Jo

[Recce]

Originally Posted by sailorbear

Just out of curiosity what does Osons stand for? and is it french or latin?

Hi OSONS is French as Mr Voltigeur stated "Let Us Dare", It's a verb.

In french used as ,,,nous osons croire,,,=Lets Us dare to believe!

Now the Motto EX-COELIS is = Out Of The Clouds.

Regimental affiliations: 1 Commando with the Royal 22e Régiment, 2 Commando with Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry,
and 3 Commando with The Royal Canadian Regiment.

OK Now to all BCWBF Members I will have info in a few hours concerning
the Patch in question.

Like I stated I was with many X Airborne on Remembrance Day and all remember the Patch in Question.

I was so many times In Petawawa from 77-82+ and I never saw one. Until I saw it on someones Jump-Smock Many years ago.

[Recce]

Hello to all It was confirmed last Remembrance Day I was with many 1st and 2nd CDO. I showed them the patch and their eyes
light up and asked in disbelief were I got so many of them, I sold 2 each for $50.00CDN. Since I know them and are X Black Watch
as X Airborne Regiment.

There's also a set of Wings that match this Patch, Completely in subdued green both preduced DND.

The Patch posted Below is The Real Deal.

[Phillip Herring]

During my five years in Petawawa, I never saw the "completely subdued" osons patch worn. I have seen them show up at militaria shows where they were being sold by the people who made them.
Also, I did not see them in the unit kit shops in Petawawa.
There was a surplus store in Pembroke that use to sell all sorts of things of questionable origin.

Phil

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

During my five years in Petawawa, I never saw the "completely subdued" osons patch worn. I have seen them show up at militaria shows where they were being sold by the people who made them.
Also, I did not see them in the unit kit shops in Petawawa.
There was a surplus store in Pembroke that use to sell all sorts of things of questionable origin.

Phil

Sir this Patch is the Real Deal, I have no time for playing games on this site I can assure you Plus two X Airborne did not pay $50.
for a fake, what years did you serve, 1st, 2nd or ? yes I know of the surplus store, was next to the abandoned Rail way station or
on that road. This patch is real from 1980. Two X Sargent's as a MWO, from The Airborne Regiment on remembrance day told
me they had one on their Jump-Smock they were introduced temporally and then shelved, theres also a member on this site which
I can't remember his name right now that can confirm this, and they came with a set of Jump-Wings Completely in Subdued green
which many think there also not real.

Look at the picture I attached these are the wings Sorry for the moment I will not show the complete wings and I have my reasons.
And just in case No not Rigger wings.


No the Kite shop never sold these nor the wings.

Sorry I removed the Pictures.

[John L]

The OSONs DPM title that shows up from time to time. Is it real?


John

[Phillip Herring]

Recce,

If you say so.

Regarding any Canadian airborne/parachute badges, I would suggest referring to:
Grimshaw, Louis E., The Badges and Insignia of the Canadian Airborne Forces, 1981.

Phil.

[Recce]

Originally Posted by Phillip Herring

Recce,

If you say so.

Regarding any Canadian airborne/parachute badges, I would suggest referring to:
Grimshaw, Louis E., The Badges and Insignia of the Canadian Airborne Forces, 1981.

Phil.

Mr Phillip It's not if I say so that makes it fact. Whoever if you need more proof I have contact the Airborne Regiment Museum
as Jump-Master Joe from the 1st commando association.

I don't take myself to seriously if they are fake no big deal.




That's the book your talking about.

[Recce]

Originally Posted by John L

The OSONs DPM title that shows up from time to time. Is it real?


John

DPM? "Deputy Provost Marshals" is the only Canadian CF. abbreviation I know do you have a picture.