Anodised SAS wings

[bess55]

Gents, recent acquisition- anodised alluminium SAS wings.

Circa 1955 and generally uncommon to find.

Any info about this infrequently seen set of wings gratefully received.

Bess

[billy]

Have these in metal, two types not seen them in Anodised, for the Malaya conflict? Good find, wonder how many other’s there might be?

[grenadierguardsman]

Nice Bess.
Andy

[bess55]

Thanks chaps - unlikely to see another too soon.

A little reminiscent of the early British made Rhodesian anodised alluminium SAS cap badge with the square wire lugs ( prior to the Reutler made badge). I think the square wire may indicate it being Gaunt made.

Bess

[CAM]

Very Nice

[54Bty]

NSN 8455-99-973-914.

[dubaiguy]

Can anyone enlighten me on what this para thingy is?
Mark

[sailorbear]

Originally Posted by bess55

Thanks chaps - unlikely to see another too soon.

A little reminiscent of the early British made Rhodesian anodised alluminium SAS cap badge with the square wire lugs ( prior to the Reutler made badge). I think the square wire may indicate it being Gaunt made.

Bess

Don't know if this has any bearing on your wings, but the Royal Australian Navy issue anodised aluminium SAS wings to their clearance Divers who train with the Australian SAS Regiment!

Regards

Tony

[mike_vee]

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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by dubaiguy

Can anyone enlighten me on what this para thingy is?
Mark

Nearest I can find are on an American listing :

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363940894965

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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by sailorbear

Don't know if this has any bearing on your wings, but the Royal Australian Navy issue anodised aluminium SAS wings to their clearance Divers who train with the Australian SAS Regiment!

Regards

Tony

Here is a link

The RAN ‘Special Duties’ parachutist wing

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[dubaiguy]

Thanks gents. I think that listing has nailed it more or less.
Mark

[bess55]

It certainly appears similar, but the die looks differant. I'd like to see the back of the RAN badge. Most Australian badges have pin and clasp backs I think.

The anodised badge as I have it, is listed in British Army Proficiency Badges.

[lifeochil]

Lots of differences between both wings. Certainly a different die.

[54Bty]

Which wing are we talking about?

a. The first one which is anodised aluminium SAS.
b. The second one which is standard anodised aluminium Parachutist.
c. The third one which is linked and brass.

Marc