Identifying this British Parachute Regiment bagde.

**DDayNormandy1944** · 05-09-2018, 11:27 AM

Dear forum experts,

For quite a few years I have been trying to obtain an original Parachute Regiment badge for my personal very tiny collection. I have been collecting veterans stories for 20 years now and I want to have my own very small collection of small items now. I have know a few veterans of Arnhem therfor I would like to have your opnion on this badge. I believe it is a fake if I follow other guides on recognizing fake badges.

Have a look and I am looking forward to your expert opinions! Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Frank
D-Day, Normandy and beyond

Identifying this British Parachute Regiment bagde.

**Jerry B** · 05-09-2018, 11:33 AM

Sadly it is a well known fake copy of the Parachute Regiment beret badge.

These are known as the blobby fake as shown in the edited image and also because of the extended wing tips.

Also come on a slider rather than lugs, but the same fake.

**DDayNormandy1944** · 05-09-2018, 11:38 AM

Hello Jerry!

Thank you! So my hunch was right. It is hard finding any originals anyway. Anyway thank you so much for your expertise! Cheers!

**Jerry B** · 05-09-2018, 11:58 AM

by DDayNormandy1944

Hello Jerry!

Thank you! So my hunch was right. It is hard finding any originals anyway. Anyway thank you so much for your expertise! Cheers!

there is one on this site for sale that looks correct if well worn

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**Jerry B** · 05-09-2018, 12:00 PM

and two here.

Britton's Badges

**DDayNormandy1944** · 05-15-2018, 05:01 PM

Dear forum members,

A while back I was looking for an authentic and asked about a Parachute Infantry Regiment badge. Thanks to to Jerry B I bought a real nice one! Here are the pictures.... again thank you Jerry for this original badge!

What do you think?

Sincerely,
Frank