Parachute Regiment

[Frank Kelley]

Gentlemen,
I bought this HM silver badge the other day, it was absolutely black so I immersed it in silver dip for a few minutes, which had the desired effect with only a little dirt remaining on the left, lugs are silver, twenty sixth London cycle marks for 1991 by IDY.
Has anyone here seen these before?

[Roy]

Hi Frank,

I used to have a 1993 hallmarked example.

I could dig out a photo if you wish?

Cheers, Roy.

[Mike B]

I think I have one here for comparison if it helps - QC Hallmarked 1978 I believe

Mike

[Roy]

Here are some pics of the 1993 example I used to own.

Cheers, Roy.

[Frank Kelley]

Okay, thanks gentlemen, I was just wondering if anyone had seen one before, I'm always cautious given the huge amount of spurious dross around that clearly has never been anywhere remotely near the regiment.
Officers badges and those purchased by the rank and file will always be a headache for collectors.