Congo era 1st Para Battalion badge - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Milihfra · #1 11-05-22, 08:54 PM

Hello all,

Looking into getting a Congo crisis period Belgian 1st Paratroopers Battalion beret badge. I have not been able to find many photos of the badge from this era, or at least the reverse, so I am trying to understand what it should look like. From what I have read it seems they should have lugs. I have attached a photo of one, how does it look to you all? If anyone has any photos to share that would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Milihfra · #2 13-05-22, 07:13 PM

Does anyone have any idea? Still can not find any clear answer.

arnhem2280 · #3 13-05-22, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Milihfra

Does anyone have any idea? Still can not find any clear answer.

Hi,

I have one somewhere I will dig it out and post some images.

Milihfra · #4 15-05-22, 02:43 AM

Thank you, I appreciate that.

arnhem2280 · #5 17-05-22, 04:27 PM

Attached the badge I have. I have had it for about 30 years I think but have never been sure what it is. Let me know if is similar to yours apart from the lug positions on the rear.

Cheers

Arnhem

billy · #6 17-05-22, 08:15 PM

Comes in Brass and White metal, with lugs as you have shown and also thin wire fixings (crap), have both badges and probably with wire fixings also, I have a reference book but can sort them out tomorrow if required?

Never seen that fitment to the rear you have shown, new to me!

All the best billy