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Printed Para Titles
I realized recently that printed Para titles that were issued in the late 40s could be found with different variants depending on the type of fabric. It is well documented that the Calico Printers Association used two types of fabric for producing the printed Pegasus, either drill #2 cotton of coarse weave or a satin drill #2 cotton fine weave (source O. Lock).
The shoulder titles were printed on cotton twill material that offers better stiffness. In looking at various samples, I can at least identify two types of fabric for the printed Para titles (1st photo). A close-up view (photo 2) shows clearly the weave differences. I’m not too familiar with other printed titles issued in the British Army during WW2 but it is possible that similar type of fabrics could have been used as photo 3 suggests (2 titles of the Corps of Military Police). Your thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated. |
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I'd be interested to see a clear photograph of the top CMP title, it looks a little strange.
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From other printed titles, it can be seen that some have the plain black backs whilst others have the design bleeding thru as you see on the printed pegasus and airborne titles
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Printed para titles
It is known that post-1945 printed titles were being produced in Hong Kong for wear by units transiting through. The R Leic's look horrible but they came from an ex-member of the regiment.
I attach a specimen of Royal Leicestershire, but I'm also aware of a ROYAL ENGINEER and MIDDLESEX items. See Formation Sign No241 for details. Stephen.
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An example of the two types I mentioned above, both for the RA.
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The Calico Printers Association operated around a dozen separate print works which, combined with the wartime restrictions on materials may explain the variations in these titles.
Jon |
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Thanks for sharing, Jerry.
I think we can see the two types of fabric on the two pairs of RA titles as well similar to the Para titles I posted . The backs are plain black on both Para titles. No bleeding on these either because of the twill material used, probably thicker. Do you see a thinner type of fabric on your RA title? |
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I don't think it was the case for the Parachute Regiment. All pale blue printed titles were likely produced in UK. |
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The photo is extracted from O. Lock's book. Hope the site owner won't be too upset!
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