"44" PATCH / PARACHUTE REGIMENT? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

mjw · #1 10-03-12, 03:37 PM

Can any Forum member help to identify the cloth "44" patch illustrated below. I obtained it today along with the two "wings".

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Mike Jackson · #2 10-03-12, 03:43 PM

HQ 44 Para Bde (TA) DZ flash (and quite rare if genuine)

johnG · #3 10-03-12, 03:55 PM

Mike, would that be he same as 44 Indep Para Bde,(TA), Duke of Yorks HQ, London, in the 1960's ?

Regards,

John

mjw · #4 10-03-12, 04:05 PM

Hello Mike,

Thank you for the reply.

I obtained these today from a chap who said he was given them by his father during the 1960s. He had no knowledge or interest in militaria. There were also several other items of cloth insignia including German which I did not buy. To me all items looked to be original, although I stand to be corrected! I personally believe what I was told. If they are copies, then they are not recent.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Mike Jackson · #5 10-03-12, 04:11 PM

In my opinion they are all contemporary items - and yes, 44 Indep Para Bde (TA) to be precise.

mjw · #6 10-03-12, 04:24 PM

Mike, thank you again for all your help.

Kind regards, Malcolm.

Gurkha · #7 10-03-12, 06:59 PM

Agree withthe above. I wore these in the early 70's wish i knew they were gonig to be rare!
Steve