Tom Pearcy Posted November 20, 2011 Share #1 Posted November 20, 2011 I just picked-up an Airborne Command (one piece)patch with a red and white AIRBORNE tab. What's the deal? are they a good score? Also, it does not glow under UV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vostoktrading Posted November 20, 2011 Share #2 Posted November 20, 2011 We would really need to see a picture of it before making an opinion. Thanks, Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 20, 2011 Share #3 Posted November 20, 2011 Tom Its a varaiation and original. I had read that the 555th in WW2 tended to wear the red and white tab.Dont know if it was official or just a unit practice.Also will see the tabs worn by Airborne engineer units often over the standard air corps patch. RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted November 22, 2011 Share #4 Posted November 22, 2011 Tom Its a varaiation and original. I had read that the 555th in WW2 tended to wear the red and white tab.Dont know if it was official or just a unit practice.Also will see the tabs worn by Airborne engineer units often over the standard air corps patch. RD I believe that the ID of the Airborne Command SSI with the red tab as being worn by the 555th "Triple Nickel" PIB during WWII was due to an error in Guido Rosignoli's "Army Badges and Insignia in World War II." I have spoken to a number of WWII and immediate post war members of the unit, and have never had one recall the red and white airborne tab over their SSI. The photos that i have seen from the time period also do not support this patch as having been used by the 555th. I believe this patch to simply be a variation of the Airborne Command SSI. There were a number of REALLY GOOD fakes that came out in the late 80's early 90's, but don't know who made them. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pearcy Posted November 22, 2011 Author Share #5 Posted November 22, 2011 Thank you everyone for your input. If anyone is interested in seeing mine, I will post a pic ASAP. As of this time, there is one being offered on ebay with a few days remaining. I can not believe what it has climbed to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcole1 Posted November 22, 2011 Share #6 Posted November 22, 2011 I have seen one previously that ran up pretty high as well. It must have to do with it's alleged connection to the 555th. Until this post I didn't know that was incorrect info. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 22, 2011 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2011 I would love to your patch. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Scott Posted November 22, 2011 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2011 The patch in question is 99.9% a repro.In thirty two years of selling rare insignia I have never seen a real one.The patches were put together in the late 80s early 90s and turned up at shows on the east coast.When they first came out I bought six of them then sold two before Carl Robin and I found out they were fake.The thread used burns like cotton but has something else added to it thats not right.The same guys that did these did the US Army Language School fakes.I learned about them the same way I bought two of those when they came out then found out they were no good.I call those type of buys my PHD in stupid but thats how we learn whats real and whats not. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 22, 2011 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2011 The patch in question is 99.9% a repro.In thirty two years of selling rare insignia I have never seen a real one.The patches were put together in the late 80s early 90s and turned up at shows on the east coast.When they first came out I bought six of them then sold two before Carl Robin and I found out they were fake.The thread used burns like cotton but has something else added to it thats not right.The same guys that did these did the US Army Language School fakes.I learned about them the same way I bought two of those when they came out then found out they were no good.I call those type of buys my PHD in stupid but thats how we learn whats real and whats not. Scotty Now, I would love to see a real US Army Language School patch. Hell, add in a real 55th Command patch. Of these patches, nobody seems to know what is real! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pearcy Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted November 23, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chcole1 Posted November 23, 2011 Share #11 Posted November 23, 2011 It is also listed in Stein's book as for the 555th. Chris I believe that the ID of the Airborne Command SSI with the red tab as being worn by the 555th "Triple Nickel" PIB during WWII was due to an error in Guido Rosignoli's "Army Badges and Insignia in World War II." I have spoken to a number of WWII and immediate post war members of the unit, and have never had one recall the red and white airborne tab over their SSI. The photos that i have seen from the time period also do not support this patch as having been used by the 555th. I believe this patch to simply be a variation of the Airborne Command SSI. There were a number of REALLY GOOD fakes that came out in the late 80's early 90's, but don't know who made them. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pearcy Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted November 24, 2011 Check this out! http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-ORIGINA...=item3f1043d352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 24, 2011 Share #13 Posted November 24, 2011 Interesting...and a greenback to boot! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted November 24, 2011 Share #14 Posted November 24, 2011 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Posted November 24, 2011 Share #15 Posted November 24, 2011 There was one of these on eBay within the past couple days, and the bidding was up to $452, with time to spare. Maybe someone here can find it? Amended: Just saw the above link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Pearcy Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share #16 Posted November 24, 2011 There was one of these on eBay within the past couple days, and the bidding was up to $452, with time to spare. Maybe someone here can find it? Amended: Just saw the above link! I already posted the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now