French 4th SAS Veteran’s Parachute Badges Sell At Auction
A rare French SAS group of badges, including a Polish parachutist award and Special Air Service parachute wing recently sold at auction in Belgium. Using the information on the Polish badge I identify the recipient and their service history.
Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s Para-Military Parachute Clubs
Established in 2005 with the support of the Vietnam People’s Air Force, the Southern and Northern Aviation Clubs role are...
Australian Airborne Insignia #4 – RAAF Combat Controller Teams
We take a look at the insignia of one of the little known Australian Special Forces units, the Royal Australian Air Force special operations Combat Controller Teams of No. 4 Squadron RAAF.
The Royal Australian Artillery UAS Drone Operator’s Brevet
In 2023, the Royal Australian Artillery introduced a new brevet for drone operators, recognising the 20th Regiment’s TUAS pilots in their Surveillance and Target Acquisition role for the Australian Army. Let’s take a look at the insignia worn by the Royal Australian Artillery UAS drone operators.
The Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)
The MNDAA has been crucial in advocating for Kokang autonomy within Myanmar's ethnic insurgency. However, internal conflicts and Chinese influence threaten its unity, raising concerns about the alliance's future and stability. This is part of a series of articles examining the history and insignia of Myanamar's warring factions.
The Memorabilia Of Fred Casey, An Original SAS Rogue Hero
In March 2020, a remarkable collection of wartime memorabilia belonging to original SAS member Trooper Fred “Killer” Casey was auctioned. His archive offers a rare glimpse into the life of an SAS soldier whose service spanned from Dunkirk to the deserts of North Africa and behind enemy lines in Europe.
The Israeli ‘Lightning Of The Heavens’ Parachute Badge
In July 2021, paratroopers from Israel, Slovenia, Hungary, Croatia, and the UK participated in a commemorative parachute jump at Cerklje...
French Indochina – Rare Cao Đai ‘Unification Of Sects’ Badge
A rare Cao Đài militia badge from the French Indochina War
Collector Group Subscriptions – ASMIC and Chute & Dagger
Electronic subscriptions to the ASMIC and Chute & Dagger insignia collector groups are cheap coming in at under $25 and they provide an invaluable database resource for our hobby.
Indochina Wars – Cambodia’s KPNLAF faction (1979 – 92)
Some more insignia from my 'private armies' and militia groups collection. These are from the Khmer People’s National Liberation Armed Forces (KPNLAF) which existed between 1979 and 1992.
The Army Flying Museum (UK)
The Army Flying Museum in Hampshire tells the story of aviation in the British Army.
The Late Arrivals Club’s ‘Winged Boot’ Award
Several years ago I was fortunate enough to get hold of a couple of badges that an Australian soldier brought...
Iraq – Task Group Taji – ANZAC Day 2016 Patch
. On 25 April 2016, Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed to Iraq with Task Group Taji commemorated...
The ‘Desert Diablos’ – DoS Air Wing Afghanistan Patches
The United States Department of State (DOS), also referred to as the State Department, was established in 1789 as the...
African Special Operations Insignia #3 – Portuguese Mozambique’s Grupos Especiais Pára-quedistas 1971 -74
Portugal’s presence in Africa dates back to the 15th century and their colonies (Guinea-Bissau, Angola and Mozambique) held important...
Australian Airborne & Special Operations Unit InsigniaInsigniaThe 'juleswings' CollectionThe Indochina Wars
Mike Force, the AATTV and the relief of Dak Seang, April 1970
. Over the years I have been fortunate to acquire a number of Australian Army Training Team Vietnam and ARVN...
