Post war Paracute Regiment BD

[KJV]

Hi Guys,
a friend of mine called me and told me he had a Battle dress jacket and trousers, it has Captains rank, Pegasus patch and wings and a muroon tab that says PARACHUTE REGIMENT,. I know the tab is post war, but when did they start using it? Is it worth any thing being post war? Sorry, that's parachute in title, ha.
Thanks,
Kevin

[lnijherald]

Kevin, I'm not sure when the blue on maroon title was introduced but I believe around the fifties. Blouse and trousers would be around 100 pounds, depending on the pattern of the insignia.

Luc

[KJV]

Hi Luc ,
Thanks for the info, I'm picking it up tomorrow, so I will take some photos and post them when I get it, maybe I can find a tag with dates. I'm usually just into WWII German, but I like all Airborne pieces.
Thanks,
Kevin

[KJV]

Well, picked up the jacket and pants, pants stamped 1951 from what I can make out. The jacket and trousers look unworn. Here are some of the insignia photos.
Thanks,
Kevin

[KJV]

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[KJV]

it's hard to tell in the sun, but the horse and rider are in a pail blue.

[KJV]

wings

[KJV]

helps when I add photo, ha

[KJV]

Rank pips in cloth

[KJV]

other shoulder patch

[Jack Dutton-Roberts]

I'd struggle to even call that original post-war insignia. By the looks of it, it's all reproduction.

The pips should be light blue and not khaki too.

[KJV]

Hi Jack,

I have not bought this yet, figured I would put it on here first and ask. My friend bought this from an older lady at a house call, he buys vintage clothing so no loss if it's not good.
Thanks
Kevin

[lnijherald]

Kevin, I'm with Jack on this set. It doesn't look good and would recommend not to buy it.

Luc

[uscob]

helps when I add photo, ha

I would say these wings are modern No.2 ones.
Nico

[KJV]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the help, think I'll stick with the WWII German pieces, ha
Thanks again,
Kevin