Chindit Formation sign legit? Opinions

[Phill Lockett]

Hi all

Can we please verify if this FS is legit WWII era.

If so is it British made? It doesn't appear to be CBI theatre made.

It does have that //// style and also embroidered on felt.

regards

Phill

[Roy]

Hi Phill,

I don't like it as an original period piece.

Feel free to check out my old collection for reference.

Link: http://wilkinsonfscollection.com/wil...ollection.html

Cheerio,

Roy.

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Roy

I did come across your site but couldn't compare this one to any of yours.

Did they manufacture Chindit FS in the UK during the war?

As I am still new to Brit FS can you elaborate what makes this a non WWII era piece also would you then call this a reproduction?

regards

Phill

[Roy]

Hi Phill,

I don't have any evidence that Chindit patches were produced in the UK but some of the higher quality examples lead me to think that it is likely some were. Such badges could have been produced during or just after WWII.

The example you show doesn't appear to be of the period. The style of construction, especially when one looks at the back, all point (to my eyes) to a newer reproduction example.

Cheers,

Roy.

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks for the input Roy.

regards

Phill

[David Tremain]

Since the Chindits were formed in India/Burma I would have thought they would have been locally made.

David

[Phill Lockett]

I would assume the same.

Coming from the US SSI collecting side , this equates to Merrill's Marauders, where most of the insignia were made in the CBI theatre , however they were also made in the US c1945 and one US made SSI has been ID in worn in theatre.

Cheers

Phill

[Luc]

Originally Posted by Roy

I don't have any evidence that Chindit patches were produced in the UK

I'm quite certain that this pattern of Chindits shoulder title was produced in the UK so I would not be surprised to find that the formation signs were also made in the UK.

[Roy]

Hi Luc,

I would agree. These shoulder patches along with a few high quality period correct examples of the standard Chindit patch would suggest (to me) that some examples were of UK production. Speculation but it would seem reasonable. I'm sure most were theatre made but I would always leave the door open for a few examples being made in the UK.

Cheers,

Roy.

[Phill Lockett]

Originally Posted by Luc

I'm quite certain that this pattern of Chindits shoulder title was produced in the UK so I would not be surprised to find that the formation signs were also made in the UK.

Gidday Luc

I agree and hopefully someone can give examples and documented evidence.

However the one shown, does that look like your typical WWII British era or Indian Theater embroidered manufactured re the back , again it makes me wonder, in the world of American terms a batch was made up for returning officers???

Could it be a post WWII late 40's ,50's manufacture???

Phill

p/s hope the airborne boys are okay, wish them all the best.

I'm getting a few standard commando titles to add to my fledgling collection.

[Luc]

Originally Posted by Phill Lockett

However the one shown, does that look like your typical WWII British era or Indian Theater embroidered manufactured re the back

Here's the back of the badge shown earlier, it is of typical British manufacture.

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Luc

Was looking more at the Formation sign than the title.


cheers

Phill

[rizzo]

Gentlemen, I would be grateful for your opinions on this one please.
Thanks in advance.

[Luc]

I'd happily add that badge to my collection, it's fantastic!

[paul w]

Seconded, very nice badge!