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CSOR patches
The Canadian Special Operations Regiment was formed a few years ago as as special forces unit. It traces its ancestory to the First Special Service Force and apparently has adopted the FSSF arrowhead as the unit patch? It has been seen in white on red, but the actual construction is not known. Additionally, it is reported that CSOR wears the FSSF patch in subdued colours? Confirmation and if possible, images?
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These patches were discussed on the US Military Forum being worn by a joint US Canadian Task Force operating in Afghanistan. There are photos of these patch (see link below):
http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/foru...patch/?hl=fssf |
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Here are two in a friend's collection obtained indirectly from a CSOR member. The white arrow reportedly is luminescent but I can't confirm this.
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Here is a theater made FSSF patch I picked up in Afghanistan.
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Thanks for the information. The discussion in the link provided by Tonomachi uses some images I have seen elsewhere. Some interesting information there,
Steve, thanks for the images and information. A question. The original FSSF patches reflected the joint national composition of the unit. Why would the CSOR patches include the USA? (Other than the fact they perpetuate the FSSF, they are not a mixed nationality unit.)
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CSOR Insignia
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Thanks Ed. The top one may be JTF2? The bottom one is very interesting; it appears to be quite different from the subdued patch that was shown on a post on FB.
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Love that subdued FSSF patch Ed. Did it come off a Canadian uniform? |
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FSSF Patch
Yes, right off the Canadian CSOR uniform. I think these badges fall into the same category as the many Afghanistan badges in that they are approved at the unit level but are not badges produced by DND.
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Steve, My point is based on a long standing practice (at one time a policy) that Canadian insignia was to emphasize the Canadian origins of the unit. Approval for insignia was often denied if it was not clear that the unit was Canadian. Certainly honouring their heritage is an important goal, but when CSOR personnel are deployed their could be confusion as to thier nationality.
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Here's the US version. Virtually the same. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fw5271g6nk...5B1.5%255D.png
There's also the most beautiful image of the CANSOFCOM insignia here: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8qGt_IgeTs...5x1.5%255D.png
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I think I've got the answer you wanted Bill.
This image Came from this official website. And states that the insignia is a qualification badge for special forces operatives. So you were definitely right all along.
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Sorry Hussar 100, that is not the badge in question. Images, several of them that were taken in a variety of places and cover a period of time, show the red/white and subdued patterns as shown by Steve and Ed.
The badge, as a qualification badge would likely be worn on the breast. The patch in question is a unit identifier and is worn on the front flap of the vest or on the sleeves. If I understand the dress practices correctly, this qualification badge is not meant for wear on operations.
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