My collection of British Airborne forces insignia, part 1.
The iconic parachute qualification wings, three examples of the WWII issued types, all a different variation.
My collection of British Airborne forces insignia, part 1.
The iconic parachute qualification wings, three examples of the WWII issued types, all a different variation.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
They really seem to vary in detail!....
It is a type that is known for not being very colour fast, perhaps far east use might account for its fading. The padded back us unusual for wartime para wings, though us common on raf wings if the period.
Last edited by Jerry B; 09-16-2017 at 09:35 AM.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Part 2,The airborne division pegasus patch.
A number of variants exist, course or fine weave and colours range from a rich purple to a darker almost earthy near brown shade. Printed and embroidered versions are seen, the printed are the official issue, embroidered were private purchase and can range in quality and detail.
Also included is a printed example of the Indian Airborne division patch.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
The "lightbulb" (or parachutists badge without wings), issued to parachute trained troops who were not paratroopers, such air landing or glider borne troops. Post war it was issued to those who had completed the basic para course, but in practice everyone wears the wings regardless of if they ever served with a parachute unit.
A wartime example that was not issued, with the glue/size wash on the back typical of much wartime embroidered insignia to make the backing more stable.
Regards,
Jerry
Whatever its just an opinion.
Nice collection mate and well photographed
I finally got around to looking at the post Jerry... and it was worth it! Thanks for showing.
cheers,
Steve.
As said before, well photographed group! Do you have any UK uniforms?
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