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Para Wing Opinion's
This pair came out of a collection of British badges purchased recently. Have been unable to find anything similar while researching. It was with other British wings so I assumed it was also, but starting to have doubts. Would be interested to hear other's thoughts.
It is a full sized wing and has been worn. The background material at first glance appeared to be RAF. thanks Jack
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Has anyone seen anything similar before?
Thanks Jack
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Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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Hi Jack,
I haven't seen anything like it in bullion. If it was a wing for normal wear, ie not bullion, I'd say the wing had the look of a locally made, India / Burma / Malaya wing. The material certainly looks to have a nice aged look so I think you have a nice original wing from the 40's or 50's. Paul |
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Hello Paul,
Had not thought of a locally made variant but as you mention it does have that shape and look too it. Thanks for your thoughts. Best Jack
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Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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I wondered about vague similarities to Force 133 Wing?
See continuous outer wing edge/feather, five rigging lines etc. Mike |
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I recently had a similar query, regarding a RAF Regiment flash which was also gold wire construction. It turned out that it was worn on the short lived RAF Officers Uniform of 1947 - 1950. All badges on that uniform were gold wire embroidered, Pilots wings etc. Perhaps your para wing is for that period.
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Jack
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Major General George Alan Vasey CB, CBE, DSO and Bar New Guinea 1942 |
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Always good to see variants and see what others think.
Mike |
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