Garth Thompson Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I recently aquired these badges and have no idea what country or units they are for. I'm thinking either Iraqi or Egyptian but that is as far as it gos. Any help appreciated, Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest IMHF Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 #5 These badges are Iraqi: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 #5 This Insignia is for the Beret for the arab unity of the Arab Republic, the stars are removed or have been painted over for The colors may have been used for the Arab country Yemen??? Or could have been altarted to show Arab Unity for the Baath. Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 #2 This Insignia is for The Iraqi Thunder Troops: Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 I recently aquired these badges and have no idea what country or units they are for. I'm thinking either Iraqi or Egyptian but that is as far as it gos. Any help appreciated, Garth Iraqi Armor Badge for Image is of a T54-55 Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xvetran Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 This Insignia is for The Iraqi Thunder Troops: Lorenzo Hi Lorenzo, these are actually Egyptian. The Thunder Badge is quite similar to the Iraqi version except that the Egyptian model has the black enamel tab.Bob (bmsm) has an article about these in JOMSA. He just sent me info this week as I too thought that they might be Iraqi. The Hat badge with no stars is Egyptian as well, probably the other badges too. Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Hi Lorenzo, these are actually Egyptian. The Thunder Badge is quite similar to the Iraqi version except that the Egyptian model has the black enamel tab.Bob (bmsm) has an article about these in JOMSA. He just sent me info this week as I too thought that they might be Iraqi. The Hat badge with no stars is Egyptian as well, probably the other badges too. Scott. Scott Thank you so much for the information, they are very beautiful don't you think. I wish they were Iraqi Pieces: Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Scott what do you think about mine is it Iraqi??? Lorenzo Edited July 29, 2009 by IMHF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xvetran Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Scott what do you think about mine is it Iraqi??? Lorenzo Judging from the safety pin backing I think that yours is Iraqi. The Egyptian ones that I saw had a different pin back. You should ask Bob, he really knows these things. Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Judging from the safety pin backing I think that yours is Iraqi. The Egyptian ones that I saw had a different pin back. You should ask Bob, he really knows these things. Scott. His connection in Iraq is a real help: Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Is the Egyptian one (the armor DI) from the 1960s-70s? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 Is the Egyptian one (the armor DI) from the 1960s-70s? I am not sure but they are very nice pieces: Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Looks like we are on the proper trail, here is a picture of the back of the Thunder Troops badge. From all the comments I would think these badges are Egyptian. They all came in a lot of Israeli and Columbian Army insignia with a Multinational Force & Observers Medal and pocket badge plus the insignia we have discussed on this post. Since Columbia was a participating member of the Force I would hazard a guess that the Egyptian and Israeli insignia were aquired as souveniers by a Columbian Army soldier or officer. Additionally the lot came out of Florida were many Columbian emigres settled. Thank you all for your help. Here is a reverse view of the badge. Garth Edited July 29, 2009 by Garth Thompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garth Thompson Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 A reverse view of one of the other badges. They all have either this type pin or the loops in the other picture. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2xvetran Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 A reverse view of one of the other badges. They all have either this type pin or the loops in the other picture. Garth Garth, you may wish to contact member bmsm, he will have some good info for you on these badges. He is quite good at getting this style of Middle Eastern badge identified. Great looking badges!!! An identical Egyptian Thunder Troops badge and tab were just posted on E-bay last week for $65.00 U.S. They were located in New Zealand. Scott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oamotme Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Dear All, These are indeed Egyptian and the texts read as follows: Tank : "Egypts Shield, Victory or Death" Sword : "Infantry" Shoulder title : "Airborne" Cap badge " Egyptian Arab Republic" Regards, Owain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted August 5, 2009 Share Posted August 5, 2009 Dear All, These are indeed Egyptian and the texts read as follows: Tank : "Egypts Shield, Victory or Death" Sword : "Infantry" Shoulder title : "Airborne" Cap badge " Egyptian Arab Republic" Regards, Owain Owain I love reading your information: Thank you Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bateam Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 you are too close they are Egyptian indeed but the shoulder title says Al Sae'qaa ( thunderbolt ) an Egyptian elite forces the collection is old............ how old? i don't know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IMHF Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 you are too close they are Egyptian indeed but the shoulder title says Al Sae'qaa ( thunderbolt ) an Egyptian elite forces the collection is old............ how old? i don't know Thank you for the correction: Lorenzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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