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Old 15-11-13, 03:05 PM
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Recently acquired wings, John.
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Old 15-11-13, 09:19 PM
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Looks like a nice 1949 pattern wing first worn by 21 SAS, (just testing what I've hopefully learned correctly from Johan on this forum, I'm sure to be corrected if I'm wrong).

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Old 15-11-13, 09:41 PM
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Looks like a nice 1949 pattern wing first worn by 21 SAS, (just testing what I've hopefully learned correctly from Johan on this forum, I'm sure to be corrected if I'm wrong).

Jack
Hi Jack,

I am proud of you!

Wings are indeed 1949 pattern. It is quite possible they were still worn in 1960. These wings look pretty well faded!

Wings do not fade like that in the UK. Probably worn overseas.

Cheers,

Johan
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Old 16-11-13, 12:03 AM
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A nice set that mate
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Old 16-11-13, 12:03 AM
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Wings do not fade like that in the UK. Probably worn overseas

Depends where and how they're worn!
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Old 16-11-13, 07:07 AM
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Lovely wing.

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Old 16-11-13, 08:33 PM
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Yes, these wings are slightly faded because they were worn by a senior SAS officer in the Dhofar battles. I am awaiting a reply from the seller to conferm in writing that the information I have is correct. John.
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Old 16-11-13, 08:37 PM
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Yes, these wings are slightly faded because they were worn by a senior SAS officer in the Dhofar battles. I am awaiting a reply from the seller to conferm in writing that the information I have is correct. John.
Hi John,

Fascinating provenance that is... Will you share it, please, when you get the confirmation?

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Hi John,

Fascinating provenance that is... Will you share it, please, when you get the confirmation?

Cheers,

Johan

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