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  1. Glider Pilot Regiment items

    Hi Guys these items have previously been posted on another forum so some here may have seen them however for those who haven't I hope you like...

    Started by RMR, 09-02-2010 04:55 PM
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  2. British Airborne helmet markings

    Hello! I have a question. In this photo you can see a signs - flashes on his helmet. The front and right side of helmet. What british airborne...

    Started by Robspad, 12-20-2009 11:47 PM
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  3. WWII Indian Para. Beret and cap badge

    Pictures of Indian Para. beret with badge. The date looks darker because I made it damp to get a better picture. John.

    Started by Blackpowder44, 08-21-2010 11:58 AM
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  4. Question 2nd Marine Division Patch

    I have been trying to find a 1st and 2nd US Marine Division patch for some time now. I finally located this one. This is an on-line sale, so I can...

    Started by Brian T, 03-20-2010 07:12 AM
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    08-24-2010 02:43 AM Go to last post
  5. another commando grouping

    I just won these on ebay,i just had to have them when i saw the commandos address, he lived about 2 mins from my house,so its coming back to...

    Started by sscrooge, 03-27-2010 02:13 PM
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  6. Para cap badge and x2 unidentified

    Hi bought these from fleabay and the guy said the french lady who sold them got them from her brother who used to visit a pow camp.How true this is i...

    Started by airwarrior, 07-20-2010 04:26 PM
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  7. WWII Indian airborne B.D. jacket

    Pictured below is my latest buy on ebay. A genuine WWII Indian airborne battle dress jacket, the shoulder title and the officers pips are bullion...

    Started by Blackpowder44, 07-28-2010 03:11 PM
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  8. Need Help! Airborne No ! Mk1 and Mk 2 - differences

    This has probably been covered previously but as I am new to the forum, hope that you will forgive me. Interested to know what differences are...

    Started by davidh, 08-18-2010 09:21 PM
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  9. 101st Airborne Ike Jacket Grouping...

    Thought I'd post my latest uniform purchase, a 101st Airborne Ike Jacket grouping. I usually post German uniforms so this is a bit of a switch for...

    Started by dzyner, 08-08-2010 01:09 AM
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  10. Need Help! Airborne patch lot

    I picked up this patch lot from a friend who did an old estate buy-out. I believe all are WW2 era patches. My concern is the Screaming Eagle patches....

    Started by Newbie, 08-18-2010 03:59 AM
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    08-18-2010 08:56 PM Go to last post
  11. Thumbs up Medical Pannier

    Well, another unexpected find ! While rummaging around a local reclaim yard (which I've visited many times,) I decided to check out an old shed in...

    Started by Gary J, 08-18-2010 01:37 PM
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  12. Ex Paras take note

    Any info on this Para brazzard very welcome. The DZ patch is brown , looked at the rear and also brown. I can find no brown DZ patch listed in my...

    Started by Blackpowder44, 07-18-2010 03:34 PM
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  13. help with ww2 british airborne helmet

    i am looking to buy a ww2 british airborne helmet and am in need of some advise on what to look out for when buying one,there are a couple i have...

    Started by phil, 06-15-2010 02:58 PM
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  14. Market Garden or Varsity ?

    Attached are some original photos from my collection showing scenes of the Drop at Arnhem ( writing on the back associates them with Arnhem ) but...

    Started by Paul E, 07-27-2010 07:22 PM
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  15. My 503rd PIR M42 Jump Jacket

    Hello I would like to show my jump jacket from Ssgt John Scherer, 503rd PIR, New Jersey, he jumped to New Guinea and Corregidor. Hope You enjoy!

    Started by Kolas, 08-05-2010 11:13 AM
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  16. Question U.S. M42 paratrooper Jump Jacket without insignias

    Hi, I have some questions about the US M42 paratrooper Jump Jacket. I've seem many original WWII jump jackets without insignias on the left...

    Started by fpicoli, 06-16-2010 12:48 AM
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  17. WW2 Jump boots or not?

    Hi, can you guys help me with these pair of combat boots. They resemble ww2 jump boots in several ways, they donīt have the heel cap which...

    Started by snixprix, 08-04-2010 02:28 PM
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  18. Cricket used during D-Day?

    Hi all, I saw this ad on ebay and was wondering if this was really used? Rare US WWII D-Day Paratrooper "Froggy" signal clicker - eBay (item...

    Started by ww2collector, 07-27-2010 08:47 AM
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  19. My Para friends decorated with French Legion of Honour

    Just enjoyed watching two friends of mine from the 1st Indep Parachute Platoon (Pathfinders) being decorated today by the French President . BBC...

    Started by Adrian Stevenson, 06-18-2010 01:45 PM
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  20. Denison smock(canadian)

    Hi, Made by CWS Ltd, & a size 5, with canadian wings on the left chest. there were at one time, 2 pips on the shoulders. On both arms there are 2...

    Started by tinlid, 03-27-2010 03:30 PM
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  21. Question Airborne fuel can colour

    Hi,does anyone know the correct colour of the cylindrical fuel cans dropped to troops.Pics would be nice.Thanks colin.

    Started by wrecker, 07-12-2010 09:46 PM
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  22. PPCLI Cpl tunic

    I recently purchased this tunic. It's dated 1948, but still WW2 garment I believe. Nice quality tunic for the defunct Canadian Airborne. I find it...

    Started by SatansCabanaBoy, 07-16-2010 07:03 PM
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  23. Fake alert! Parachute Regt cap badge

    Hi Guys, this fake badge has been around for some years now, but it continues to fool people. It is easy to spot though due to the "blob" die...

    Started by Adrian Stevenson, 11-11-2009 05:26 PM
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    07-14-2010 12:27 AM Go to last post
  24. Talking WW2 US Airborne jump wings

    hiya guys here we have another good set of WW2 airborne jump wings its had is pin replaced but Ive been told all is good this was another eBay...

    Started by NickD, 03-31-2010 07:35 PM
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    07-09-2010 07:30 AM Go to last post
  25. 1st Allied Airborne patches

    Just to add to ..... Here are three variants of the 1st Allied Airborne Patch. .. British Made ....American made ......German Made ! Gary J.

    Started by Gary J, 07-29-2008 06:49 PM
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    07-05-2010 08:03 AM Go to last post
  26. British para wing - WW II or not?

    Hello, What is your opinion on enclosed badge - WW II or not? Thanks Rafal

    Started by rsunday, 06-29-2010 03:24 PM
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  27. Question Original M1942 Jump Jacket?

    Is this original or not?

    Started by colletorww2, 04-08-2010 06:34 PM
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  28. Question US 101st Airborne Div Screaming Eagles patch

    hi guys could someone provide some information about this eagle is it original ww2 or an vietnam or later model i could get it for a nice price...

    Started by j dubbel, 04-17-2010 08:46 PM
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  29. U.S. Jumpwings

    Picked these up a while back. It is still on its original issue card and in its packaging. Obviously I can't remove it to see the back, so I was...

    Started by mabrgo, 06-30-2010 02:30 PM
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  30. Para qualification wings

    Hi all! Thought I would share a pair of British airborne qualification wings. They appear to be a locally made example. Regards, Giorgos

    Started by gi0rgos p, 06-13-2010 02:29 PM
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  31. British Denison smocks

    The pictures below are of my three British Denison smocks, one is WWII but the other two are post war and I was hoping that someone on here could...

    Started by Blackpowder44, 01-10-2010 08:52 PM
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  32. Point du hoc sign

    I got this sign about 10 years ago,when they were redoing the parking lot and road at the point du hoc I was told this was the only one made and it...

    Started by cricketchris1944, 06-20-2010 08:18 PM
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  33. Ranger Diamond Value

    Just wondering if anyone might know what the current value of a WWII Ranger Diamond.

    Started by petepeterson, 06-19-2010 11:51 PM
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  34. Battle of Bure

    65 years ago today British 6th Airborne was involved in the Battle of the Bulge , oh yes the British were there too !!! The British Airborne...

    Started by Paul E, 01-04-2010 09:26 PM
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  35. British airborne jeep

    Recently I saw an image on these forums, but I cant seem to find the thread anymore through the search function. It was a British Airborne willys...

    Started by jamesryan, 06-07-2010 06:21 AM
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  36. Sand coloured Dennison smock

    Pictured below is my sand coloured dennison smock, it has never been painted with any cammo patterns and is a plain sand colour. It has newey studs...

    Started by Blackpowder44, 10-22-2009 09:06 PM
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  37. British BSA folding "Parabike"

    Hi Guys, as I collect British Airborne items I thought I would show you one of my larger items, a Paratroopers folding bicycle. The were used by many...

    Started by Adrian Stevenson, 04-04-2009 01:34 PM
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  38. South Staffords at Oosterbeek

    Hi Guys, does anyone know if the Staffords were issued with Mk5 stens or the T stock(mk2?) sten at Oosterbeek? cheers guys, Al

    Started by ALLAN PRICE, 05-29-2010 07:44 PM
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  39. nearly

    picked this up today from an antiques shop, nearly ww2 , rgds Dave

    Started by sscrooge, 05-16-2010 08:07 PM
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  40. SAS Wings ?

    Hi Guys, I recently picked up an sd tunic with this badge attached to the right hand shoulder.... now from what I have been told to date this is a...

    Started by Boyd9211, 01-01-2010 11:47 PM
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