Help needed - Parachute Regiment

[canny lad]

Hi Guys
Decided to get myself some para badges but dont have much knowledge on the subject!
need help with the various collars, bronze-silver-aa-metal, who and when worn.
Beret badges, types, makers etc, and when worn.
lanyards-belts,patches etc etc

Appreciate any help available, there must be a para collector out there

cheers and all the best

Brian
pictures etc would be greatly appreciated

bc00000@blueyonder.co.uk

[Mike H]

Hi Brian,
a/a available as Q/C and K/C both in silver.Q/C can also be found with 2 lugs rather than a slider.Q/C also available in black anodised.
Q/C collars are available.
Q/C and K/C buttons are available.

[canny lad]

Thanks for the help Mike
appreciate it
cheers
Brian

[canny lad]

Hi Guys
managed to get a few pairs of collars to start my collection off,
1, officers bronze
2, officers sterling silver
3, metal
4, A/A

Cheers
Brian

[Mike H]

Some more info for you :-lanyards 1st btn red,2nd btn blue and 3rd btn green.
Drop zone patches of the corresponding colours are worn by the battalion.When depot Para was in existance attached instructors wore a multi-coloured lanyard.
10 para wore a red X on a black background as a DZ patch.
There wasnt ever an A/A shoulder title worn.

[canny lad]

Cheers Mike
i'll have to keep my eyes open for the lanyards

thanks
Brian

[pv.mil]

Hi,

For your archives; a model that is modified to a brooch. It was worn (breast pocket) by the Captain on the picture.

Peter