WW2 British Parachute Regiment Flash ?

[tony75]

Hello
What are your thoughts on this British Shoulder patch?
It looks like it was tunic removed.
Thank you
Tony

[Watchdog]

You are right to ask because as I am sure you know these are very widely copied both as copies for collectors and to be used by reenactors but also to deceive!
I think it has a chance as the construction looks correct and these were made by several different makers both for odnance supply and private / tailor supply.
My reservations are that the letters look a little uneven in dimension compared to each other but that might be an effect of age. Also the material of the arc itself looks a bit "soft and fluffy".
I am leaning towards originality but I would try to get it checked "in hand" by a cloth badge specialist.

I hope this is of some help.

Regards

Mark

[Composite]

I can't help.....but I've never been one to miss a Sales opportunity for an ol' mucker....



...for what it's worth :-)

[waffen44]

Its a good honest example .