British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Recent Books by Forum Members

   

Go Back   British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum > Common Forums > Reproductions, Restrikes, Fakes, Forgeries, and Copies

 Other Pages: Galleries, Links etc.
Glossary  Books by Forum Members     Canadian Pre 1914    CEF    CEF Badge Inscriptions   Canadian post 1920     Canadian post 1953     British Cavalry Badges     Makers' Marks    Pipers' Badges  Canadian Cloth Titles  Books  SEARCH
 
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 13-02-21, 06:25 PM
agamemnon agamemnon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 39
Default bronzed parachute regiment badge

can I get some opinions as to authenticity on this parachute regiment cap badge, I was told it was for a RSM. I know bronzed collars were worn by officers but not sure about bronzed cap badges?
Attached Images
File Type: jpg DSCF9129 (2).jpg (35.6 KB, 51 views)
File Type: jpg DSCF9130.jpg (30.1 KB, 25 views)
File Type: jpg DSCF9133.jpg (31.5 KB, 25 views)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 13-02-21, 06:31 PM
Alan O's Avatar
Alan O Alan O is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 12,730
Default

Not a badge I have ever ever heard of. Always in silver or w/m with thee exception of a gold one worn by one of the officers in 1944.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 13-02-21, 06:41 PM
agamemnon agamemnon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 39
Default

theres the ww2 economy bakelite badge as well.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 13-02-21, 06:44 PM
Alan O's Avatar
Alan O Alan O is offline
Super Moderator
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 12,730
Default

Plastic were generally not worn by officers.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 13-02-21, 07:04 PM
Peter Brydon's Avatar
Peter Brydon Peter Brydon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Chester
Posts: 10,357
Default Never say never!!

Article on the Irish Lancastrian Battalion of the Parachute Regiment by the late Jake Whitehouse who was an officer with the unit.

Jake mentions one officers cap badge that was worn and I suppose could be a one off .

P.B.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 581A9D1A-190D-4BD2-B556-30FE13AC0B26.jpg (101.7 KB, 36 views)
File Type: jpg 67F34DB3-1060-46B8-B122-51E9439E0247.jpg (36.1 KB, 23 views)
__________________
Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection

Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )”
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 13-02-21, 08:01 PM
agamemnon agamemnon is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 39
Default

i see what you mean, RSM badge would be silver or white metal.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

mhs link

All times are GMT. The time now is 08:16 AM.


Powered by: vBulletin
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.