These pieces are in an GOOD, UNUSED CCONDITION-Embroidered Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and has NOT been utilised. Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. All felt materials remain in good order. Internal padding and rear reinforcement panels are intact. Stitching appears in good condition. Pieces are Second-Hand.
ITEMS HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED CONDITIONS. PIECES ARE EX-MOUNT , HAVING COME FROM A LARGE PRIVATE COLLECTION.
PIECES ARE UNUSED - YET HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TOHANDLING.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL WEAR
** ONE BID IS FOR ONE PAIR ONLY !! **
INSPECT PICTURES CAREFULLY AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION.
ORIGIN : New Zealand Special Air Service
COMPOSITION : Felt / Cotton/ Assorted Padding materials
YEAR: 1980 - 1984 ( Issued 1979 )
TYPE: New Zealand S.A.S Embroidered Parachute Wing & Shoulder Title.
ISSUE: New Zealand Armed Forces.
MODEL : Pattern 1944 Parachute Wing & Title.
TOTAL: 2 x Pcs
** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ONE PAIR ( 2 x Pcs) .**
An EXCELLENT example of RARE , 1980s New Zealand Special Air Service Patt.44 Embroidered Parachute Wing & Title Pair. This set appears to be in a VF+ state , with detailed Graphic Relief on obverse. All insignia present. Minimal Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. All embroidery appears complete and detailed. Felt material for both pieces is intact- and retains correct reinforced panels at rear. Pigmentation is good , with little to no signs of fading.
This issue set , comprises of the Pattern 1944 - variant of the S.A.S Parachute Qualification Wing; that displays the correct stitch scheme and reinforced internal padding. Included as well - is the Maroon stitched shoulder title bearing the S.A.S lettering. The Pattern 44 Insignia set was requested in 1979 , by the New Zealand Defence Force - directly from the War Department in Britain , in order to serve as the basis for their Unit's chosen Insignia. This request was granted and an original proof set was sent - in order to provide a job-card copy.
The S.A.S was formed during World War II - by Major David Stirling, in order to form a Unit tasked with covert & clandestine combat operations. The Regiment, serves as the predecessor of all Modern Elite & Special Forces units around the world.
The ideal addition to any Cold War Era, Special Air Service/ Special Forces Insignia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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