Iraqi SF/Thunders/Para displays

[2xvetran]

This is my display of an Iraqi Republic era Thunder Trooper. He is wearing an Iraqi produced ultra lightweight woodland pattern camo uniform. He has the green beret and crossed lightning bolt badge for Thunders, the SSI, and the wings and breast badge. Scott.

[2xvetran]

Here is my Para wearing an Iraqi produced copy of the French "lizard" pattern camo. He has the proper wings and SSI for an Army Para. Scott.

[2xvetran]

More views of the Para. Scott.

Edited August 8, 2010 by 2xvetran

[Guest IMHF]

Very nice:

Lorenzo

[Paul R]

That is a very attractive ensemble!!! How many of these men were there?

[2xvetran]

That is a very attractive ensemble!!! How many of these men were there?

Wish I knew more about them Paul. Apparently it wasn't very healthy to go around asking questions during the regime period . It looks like there were at least 4 different groups, possibly 6 but the size of each remains a mystery. it will be really interesting as years go by to learn more about these and other units within the Iraqi military. Thanks for the compliment and take care out on the ship. Scott.

[Guest IMHF]

Wish I knew more about them Paul. Apparently it wasn't very healthy to go around asking questions during the regime period . It looks like there were at least 4 different groups, possibly 6 but the size of each remains a mystery. it will be really interesting as years go by to learn more about these and other units within the Iraqi military. Thanks for the compliment and take care out on the ship. Scott.

I was told that these units were being established after the 1967 Six Day War to be a QRF to train and fight against Israel. Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Syira had arab augmentational troops (Thunder Troops) to provide a vast number of highly trained troops to be able to move to the front at a moments notice.

Lorenzo

[Guest IMHF]

Here is an older verison of the Badge, I was also told that the Thunder Troops were started by Egypt?? Still in Question I could not find any research on the topic:

Lorenzo

[Guest IMHF]

Here are the three in my set of the 1991 version of the badges and yes I have seen 6 color variations of the badges, Scott the White claw one could have been an error in the enameling and was not corrected before it was glazed. Can you please post a close of view image of the white claw badge that you have in your collection:

Thank you

Lorenzo

[2xvetran]

Here is another one of my displays. This is a Republican Guard officer from the 2003 War, wearing a nicely made woodland camo uniform with the acrylic red sleeve triangles, matching camo shoulder boards, and the RG red qardoon. This uniform came from the Airbase near Mosul in 2003. Scott.

[2xvetran]

Other views.

[Guest IMHF]

Very Nice Display Scott, love your work;)

Lorenzo

[2xvetran]

Here s the Iraqi copy of the British DPM camo from the 1990-91 Gulf War. This uniform is probably locally produced as it has the distinctive pen pocket on the sleeve. It has matching camo Captains boards, gold bordered RG sleeve triangles, the pin on pre 1991 breast flag, a hard missions badge, red RG qardoon and black enamel wings on the breast. I will get it all photographed on a mannequin when things slow down around here . Scott.

[2xvetran]

Insignia views

Edited August 17, 2010 by 2xvetran

[2xvetran]

My new Republican Guard Special Forces plaque from my friend Bob! I will get the translation and a better picture up soon. Scott.

[Guest IMHF]

Very nice, Do you have a clear view of the plack. Does the trinagle mean that it was a Republican Guard Unit??

Lorenzo

[2xvetran]

I will take a better picture another time, yes the triangle and the translation both say RG. I will post the translation with a better picture. Scott.

[Guest IMHF]

I will take a better picture another time, yes the triangle and the translation both say RG. I will post the translation with a better picture. Scott.

Thank you for the quick reply;)

Lorenzo

Edited August 17, 2010 by IMHF

[Paul R]

Damned nice stuff Scott! Are most of the RG sleeve triangles made of acrylic are are they more often seen as the red sew on patches?

[2xvetran]

Damned nice stuff Scott! Are most of the RG sleeve triangles made of acrylic are are they more often seen as the red sew on patches?

I wish I had a definate answer for you Paul. I saw mostly the sewn on variety in many different sizes and materials. That being said, I have made a conscious effort to find different varieties of the acrylic ones as well. I have red, red with white border, and red with gilt edge in metal for the pin on varieties. Hope this helps and thanks for the compliments. Scott.

[bmsm]

Scott,

Here is the table flag to go with your table emblem.

Bob

[Guest IMHF]

In my Photos here you can see 2 officers wearing the solied bronze enamel coverd Thunder Troops Badge. One of the Iraqi Officers is wearing the double ended Lightning bolt insignia on his cap.

Lorenzo

[ChrisW]

Great photos! It's always nice to see period photos of uniforms and insignia -- these are often hard to find.

The photos are from the 1980s or 1990s I'm guessing?

[Guest IMHF]

Great photos! It's always nice to see period photos of uniforms and insignia -- these are often hard to find. The photos are from the 1980s or 1990s I'm guessing?

<BR><BR><BR>I am thinking more along the line of 1967-1970's thank you for the view these are awesome photos picked them up at a great price along with 30 others. <BR><BR>Lorenzo Edited November 19, 2010 by IMHF

[Guest IMHF]

Here is another photo I have in my collection that I wanted to share.

Lorenzo