Chindit Formation Sign

[High Wood]

I believe this to be a cut down blazer badge rather than a theatre made formation sign. Note the irregular shape of the circle.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Chind...AAAOSwvzFdofGQ

[Slinky Cat]

They seem to come in so many shapes and sizes don’t they

The quality of this one and the age doesn’t strike me as being a blazer badge though?
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[High Wood]

The quality of the Chindits O.C.A. badges is very good but machine rather than hand made. The cut edge on the badge being offered for sale appears to be recently cut and has no sign of ever being attached to a uniform.

I believe that certain individuals have realised that the purchase of an old Chindit O.C.A. blazer can be profitable.

[irish]

The background color appears to be black. Every Chindit piece I have seen was a shade of Blue, so that is a bit odd. Just my 2 cents worth.

[Slinky Cat]

Originally Posted by High Wood

The quality of the Chindits O.C.A. badges is very good but machine rather than hand made. The cut edge on the badge being offered for sale appears to be recently cut and has no sign of ever being attached to a uniform.

I believe that certain individuals have realised that the purchase of an old Chindit O.C.A. blazer can be profitable.

Now that’s an interesting point does anyone have a picture of a Chindit OCA badge as I’ve been after one for ages? We could compare it to the auction then too.
I would have thought OCA badges were scarcer than than the formation signs!
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[High Wood]

When I said Chindit's O.C.A. badge I was referring to the badge worn on the blazer by ex Chindits. I believe that there was also a specific Chindits O.C.A. blazer badge as well.

I have an example of the O.C.A. lapel badge in my collection.

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...ctureid=116517

[Slinky Cat]

Ah okay I don’t have either blazer badge or lapel badge