Jim Baker Posted November 11, 2011 Share #26 Posted November 11, 2011 This is great thread. I have it book marked. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted November 11, 2011 This is great thread. I have it book marked. :thumbsup: Thanks Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 12, 2011 Share #28 Posted November 12, 2011 A couple items from Al Smith Force Sticker from Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 12, 2011 Share #29 Posted November 12, 2011 More of Als patches,4th Ranger was added for a display I did at a show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share #30 Posted November 12, 2011 More of Als patches,4th Ranger was added for a display I did at a show Supernice Doyler!Those awesome patches,badges,and paper items makes for a great group! :bravo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 12, 2011 Share #31 Posted November 12, 2011 Great thread! BR, Ricardo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share #32 Posted November 13, 2011 Great thread! BR, Ricardo. Thanks Ricardo,I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsunday Posted December 31, 2011 Share #33 Posted December 31, 2011 Hello Do Canadian modern SOF use WWII pattern patch of FSSF? I found a photo from Afghanistan showing coaltion SOF soldiers: French, Canadian and Australian. The Canadian soldier in the middle has a patch which looks similar to FSSF patch! Any comments? Happy New Year! Rafal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted January 1, 2012 Share #34 Posted January 1, 2012 January 2012 edition of the French Militaria Magazine (Issue 318) features an article about the 474th and its insignia, written by our member Jon Gawne.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_redcatcher Posted January 1, 2012 Share #35 Posted January 1, 2012 Yep, thats what it is too!!! how do I know , I picked one up that was made down range in Afgan. I will post a photo of it later. Hello Do Canadian modern SOF use WWII pattern patch of FSSF? I found a photo from Afghanistan showing coaltion SOF soldiers: French, Canadian and Australian. The Canadian soldier in the middle has a patch which looks similar to FSSF patch! Any comments? Happy New Year! Rafal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_redcatcher Posted January 2, 2012 Share #36 Posted January 2, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X_redcatcher Posted January 2, 2012 Share #37 Posted January 2, 2012 the funny thing about this patch is that the gray parts are reflective!!! I guess thats why there gray. I went to take a photo of this thing and it would not work at all. The back is velcro, so no back photos, and its a flat edge. It was made in kandahar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortaydc60 Posted January 4, 2012 Share #38 Posted January 4, 2012 the funny thing about this patch is that the gray parts are reflective!!! I guess thats why there gray. I went to take a photo of this thing and it would not work at all. The back is velcro, so no back photos, and its a flat edge. It was made in kandahar. I have had this patch many years and have showed it to many experts but have not had good answer even from specialists in the 1st Special Service unit. The patch is jacket size and made on silk. What made me think it was related to the unit is the fact it is a Black Devil not Red and has almost identical design as the Christmas menue front page that has been illustrated in the Trading Post and in earlier post showing Riker case with picture and patches by Doyler. Here it is. What are thoughts? Much of the black on the devil has been lost to my carelessness. Mort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsunday Posted January 6, 2012 Share #39 Posted January 6, 2012 Hello, FSSF related patches found in Kabul: Any comments are welcomed. Rafal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbassmaster18 Posted January 8, 2012 Share #40 Posted January 8, 2012 Sweet!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsunday Posted January 9, 2012 Share #41 Posted January 9, 2012 Hello, I have just found that my Afghan -made patch is based on picture from this set!! Rafal A couple items from Al Smith Force Sticker from Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsunday Posted January 9, 2012 Share #42 Posted January 9, 2012 Could you show better photo of the card? A couple items from Al Smith Force Sticker from Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetop Posted February 22, 2012 Share #43 Posted February 22, 2012 When the FSSF broke up, man members went to the new 474th Inf. THeir SSI is shown in this subject in red. One of my insignia guides shows that there is also a BLUE version of the 474. What is the significance of the blue version ???Was it actually worn ? Any info is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted February 22, 2012 Share #44 Posted February 22, 2012 When the FSSF broke up, man members went to the new 474th Inf. THeir SSI is shown in this subject in red. One of my insignia guides shows that there is also a BLUE version of the 474. What is the significance of the blue version ???Was it actually worn ? Any info is appreciated The blue version wasn't worn. I don't know if the reason for the blue version is known for sure. Probably just a manufacturer's error. Personally, I think they have a "Patch King" origin to them. Years ago, I obtained a few from an old Patch King source. As Patch King had many different patches produced, they probably had this one produced as well. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88thcollector Posted February 22, 2012 Share #45 Posted February 22, 2012 I don't know if the patch being worn in Afghanistan has been explained here. In the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the Delta Force and the Canadian Joint Task Force 2 were assigned a mission. It caused an uproar in Canada when some pictures of the Canadian troops were published because the Defense Minister forget to tell the Prime Minister and Parliament that the Task Force was operating in Afghanistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted February 22, 2012 Share #46 Posted February 22, 2012 I don't know if the patch being worn in Afghanistan has been explained here. In the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan, the Delta Force and the Canadian Joint Task Force 2 were assigned a mission. It caused an uproar in Canada when some pictures of the Canadian troops were published because the Defense Minister forget to tell the Prime Minister and Parliament that the Task Force was operating in Afghanistan. 88th Cool info. I sure wouldnt have wanted to be at that meeting when they explained how they "forgot" to inform the PM and Parliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Patrol Posted February 23, 2012 Share #47 Posted February 23, 2012 I have had this patch many years and have showed it to many experts but have not had good answer even from specialists in the 1st Special Service unit. The patch is jacket size and made on silk. What made me think it was related to the unit is the fact it is a Black Devil not Red and has almost identical design as the Christmas menue front page that has been illustrated in the Trading Post and in earlier post showing Riker case with picture and patches by Doyler. Here it is. What are thoughts? Much of the black on the devil has been lost to my carelessness. Mort I also had this patch a few years ago, but found no further research that would ID the patch to a unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted February 27, 2012 Share #48 Posted February 27, 2012 Awesome Patches! I will post some of my FSSF and 474th Patches later this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetop Posted February 29, 2012 Share #49 Posted February 29, 2012 Abeautiful FSSF collection. Thanks for sharing it with us. I picked up an OLD blue version og the 474 Inf SSI at the SOS last weekend. I too am having a hard time getting a reason for it. It's construction looks like most other WWll patches. Has anyone ever seen photographic evidence of it being worn ? How far back was the patch king. Seems I remember them from the 60's. Any info is appreciated. PS I also saw a couple of Kiska Task Force patches with the tip of the dagger dyed red which I am told was an individual action by the owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch03 Posted March 1, 2012 Share #50 Posted March 1, 2012 Here's a couple of my First Special Service Force patches as well as a killer Theater Made 474th Infantry Regiment Patch. I have 4 more Force patches that are in a display. I will take some pics/post those later: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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