Airborne Curved Title

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks for clarifying lucN.

It did cross my mind if it was used for "other staff" and good to know mid to late war use.
I think as collectors its good to get more info on the whys and what for.

Thanks again

Phill

[prosty zolnierz]

Airborne Forces came into being officially in February 1942 with the formation of the Army Air Corps. To recognise this fact the curved AIRBORNE title was introduced in printed and embroidered form. In August 1942 the Glider Pilot Regiment and Parachute Regiment were formed as Units of the Army Air Corps, each receiving their respective shoulder titles. despite this introduction the wearing of the curved AIRBORNE title continued as there is photographic evidence of it being worn by ' frontline ' personel through and up to the end of the war.

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks for the information prosty , photographic evidence is a must when dealing with insignia especially for short lived patches.

Phill

[Jerry B]

I wonder on what date my straight example was worn?

[prosty zolnierz]

the AIRBORNE strip was primarily introduced for the 'supporting units' of Airborne Forces, although they were quickly taken up by the main players . nothing like an armful for the Esprit de Corps !

[LucN]

the curved AIRBORNE title was introduced in printed and embroidered form

The only early embroidered example was the socalled serif type as attached as far as I'm aware. The one shown by Phil is mid to late war, at least I have never seen it in pictures earlier than that.

[prosty zolnierz]

Affirmative, perhaps I should have elaborated more. the printed curved AIRBORNE and embroidered serif AIRBORNE were relatively short lived being superceded by the other titles discussed. will look through pics to illustrate the curved Roman style AIRBORNE title being worn by the coal face.
1945 minus 1939 = 6, divided by 2 = mid

[prosty zolnierz]

Embroidered titles.
photo January 1943 , Roman style lettering.
photo July 1943, Serif style lettering.
the chap with Roman did D-Day and Arnhem ops, the chap with Serif did Sicily.
as related before, the Serif title was the earlier

[Phill Lockett]

Thanks Prosty

Great to show documented proof and the difference in calligraphy and time line used.

Phill

[Jerry B]

Curved Airborne title arrived today, a good original.