‘Mad Mike’ Hoare’s Wild Geese mercenary patch
The Wild Geese patch as shown above is often misidentified as being a mercenary or mercenary veteran’s insignia. This is...
Congo Mercenary. British Parachute Regiment & 5 Commando (the Wild Geese) group.
This is part of a larger collection of items belonging to a South African mercenary who served with the British...
The Mysterious Vietnam War Mary Poppins Platoon HAHO Parachutist Badge
Mary Poppins Platoon Combat Qualification Wing with the ARVN Jump Status Indicator for comparison. Collection: Julian Tennant This “Mary Poppins...
Operation Market Garden: Arnhem Oorlogsmuseum 40-45
Like the Glider Collection Wolfheze, the Arnhem Oorlogsmuseum (sometimes referred to in English language search engines as the Arnhem War...
Venice’s Naval History Museum – Museo Storico Navale
Established by the Regina Marina (Italian Royal Navy) in 1919, the Museo Storico Navale is located in the Castello district, near the Venetian Arsenal. The city state of Venice was built on the back of its naval might and at its peak, the Arsenale di Venezia (Venetian Arsenal) could produce a fully operational warship in 24 hours, so a visit to this lesser known museum is a must for anybody interested in the broader context of Venetian history as well as those with specific military related interests.
‘Dutchy’ Holland’s Para Smock
On loan from 2 Commando Company and the Australian Commando Association – Victoria , this Dennison parachute smock was part...
Australian Army Dress Manual: Chapter 4 – Badges & Emblems. Free Pdf file download
The Australian Army Dress Manual is available as a pdf download, online from the Army website. Chapter 4 –...
Congo Mercenary 10 Commando patch
This patch, held in my collection, is an original shoulder patch used by the mercenaries of 10 Commando who were...
REFERENCE BOOK: US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present by Gary Perkowski
US Army Special Forces Team History and Insignia 1975 to the Present by Gary Perkowski Hardcover Size: 8 1/2″ x...
REFERENCE BOOK: Commandos et Forces Suppletives Indochine 1945 – 1954 by Jacques Sicard
Commandos et Forces Suppletives Indochine 1945 – 1954 by Jacques Sicard with assistance from M. Duflot and F. Pitel. Softcover:...
REFERENCE BOOK: Badges of the French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 by Philippe Bartlett
Badges of the French Foreign Legion 1923-1989 by Philippe Bartlett Hardcover: 63 pagesPublisher: P. Bartlett; 1st edition (1989)Language: English &...
Task Group Taji – ANZAC Day Iraq 2016 Patch
Anzac Day 2016 marked 100 years since the first service, which was held one year after the Gallipoli landings. For the Australian and New Zealand troops serving in Iraq a special commemorative patch was made.
REFERENCE BOOK: Les Unités Parachutistes de la Légion Etrangère et Leurs Insignes. 1948 – 2014 by Colonel (H) Duronsoy.
Les Unités Parachutistes de la Légion Etrangère et Leurs Insignes. 1948 – 2014 by Colonel (H) Duronsoy. No ISBN.Privately published...
Myanmar/Burmese KNLA Insurgent Army patch
One of my collecting interests are the insignia worn by various insurgent groups and guerilla armies. Burma/Myanmar is a country...
REFERENCE BOOK: NEW ZEALAND ARMY DISTINGUISHING PATCHES 1911-1991. Volumes One and Two by Malcolm Thomas and Cliff Lord
NEW ZEALAND ARMY DISTINGUISHING PATCHES 1911-1991. Volumes One and Two Malcolm Thomas and Cliff Lord ISBN0473032902 Published by: Malcolm Thomas...
Australian made USN Submarine Combat Insignia Restrike
Some of the more desirable of the WW2 era US Navy Submarine Combat Patrol badges are those made by the...
