The Oxf. & Bucks. Uniform Requirements
It is highly recommended that you get with a present member of the OBLI before purchasing any gear.
There are numerous versions, colors and other variations on the market today.
By seeing what the unit uses, you can be assured that your money is put to the right use.
Pictures will be placed up soon with the entire equipment spread.
Prices vary, and there is no single vendor that can get you everything. Again, talk to a member!!
UNIFORMS

  • Battledress Jacket
  • Battledress Pants
    Pattern 37 or 40 British Wool Battledress
    or Converted 49 Pattern.
    (Canadian or Australian is also acceptable if matching set)
  • Dennison Pattern Smock
    * Reproduction or Original
  • Desert Tan Wind-Proof Trousers
    worn 1st and last battle of the year (heat and all)
  • White String Escape Vest
  • Para Helmet
    * Converted Dispatch Riders Helmets
    * Converted Belgium Para Helmets
    * Converted RAC helmets
    * W.W.II Para Jump Helmet
  • Wool Maroon Beret
  • Oxf & Bucks Cap Badge
  • Oxf & Bucks Shoulder Titles
  • Maroon Straight Airborne Wool Patches
  • Maroon Pegasus Airborne Wool Patches
  • British Ammunition or U.S. Cap Toe Boots

UNIFORM BADGES, CHEVRONS, ETC.

TRADE BADGES

Trade Badges are worn by those members of the unit that carry on specific duties or assignments, such as signals, scribe, driver, etc. All members of the unit wear the Glider Patch on their lower right sleeve. Those members who have done actual parachute drops are allowed to wear the &light bulb& parachute badge on the sleeve above the glider.

Each year the unit holds a rifle competition for best marksman. Winner holds the award badge for the following year.

All badges beyond regular issue must be discussed with squad commander and unit commander prior to placement.

NO MEDALS are authorized for wear at this time.

WOUND STRIPE

Wound stripes may be worn if you are injured at a public event or tactical battle and require professional medical attention.

MENTION IN DISPATCH

This is a plain khaki ribbon with a small bronze leaf. You must be mentioned for a specific action in the allied OC debriefing after a tactical battle. Groups of two or less Mentioned in a Dispatches will receive the award. Groups greater than two will draw lots to determine which one person will receive the award. You may participate in the drawing for Mention in Dispatches even if you have received the award. Only one Mention in Dispatches may be worn, regardless of the number you have been awarded.