Opinions Pegasus Formation patch

**Phill Lockett** · 06-01-2015, 07:50 AM

Gidday all

I would like your opinion on this patch. I have scrolled thru the forum and believe this fits all known attributes of a WWII era Pegasus patch. The detailed wing , harpoon like spearhead, the tail , hooves(?) and that glue(?) backing.
Also would the thread on a diagonal be an attribute for a WWII era Pegasus patch?

I'm trying to build a Normandy display with legit British (not the rare Commando titles) and Canadian formation signs so any help would be appreciated.

Phill

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-01-2015, 08:47 AM

Looks fine to me. A private purchase patch.

Cheers, Ade.

**Phill Lockett** · 06-01-2015, 08:51 AM

Much appreciated Ade

What is the difference between a private purchase and a government contracted Pegasus formation sign. I'm familiar with the US side of patches but the British side is foggy to say the least!

Phill

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-01-2015, 09:10 AM

Issue patches were printed.

These could be purchased by any rank for wear on "Best BD". Officers would tend to wear them all the time.

There is a nice story I think in the book "The Red Beret"? many years since I read it. A new guy joins the unit wearing these and the Sgt Major cuts them off with a razor blade and tells him in their unit they wear issue insignia!

**Phill Lockett** · 06-01-2015, 09:18 AM

Thanks Ade

Now I will look for a printed one , i think it should look like the one below?

Phill

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**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-01-2015, 09:26 AM

Yes, that is an issue example.

**Phill Lockett** · 06-01-2015, 09:31 AM

Forgot to add

I have ordered the new book British Airborne Insignia , this will help on my new venture!!

Military Mode Publishing

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Phill

**Adrian Stevenson** · 06-01-2015, 09:33 AM

Not got that one yet. It should be good.

**LucN** · 06-22-2015, 08:02 PM

by Phill Lockett

i think it should look like the one below?

Be careful Phil, many replicas and even the original post-war made printed Pegasus patches are virtually the same as the one you show. It's a minefield!