The Parachute Regiment are amongst those who have worn a variety of backings. Regarding their wear behind anodised badges, I would suggest that Junior Para have worn a maroon/sky blue/ maroon ribbon, which was then replaced by an oval blue plastic backing. A green oval was worn too, I think by people who were back-squadded.
15 Para wore a diamond of tartan, following on from the wartime 5 Para Bn.
Guards Independant Company wore a guards ribbon behind the badge, and the Gurkha Indep Company wore a dark green rectangle with a piece of Gurkha ribbon colours either end.
The Paras, wishing to retain their identitiy have also worn a piece of maroon felt behind the UN enamel badge, and I've seen the same maroon behind a Para badge worn by a helicopter pilot on an AAC light blue beret.
I'll try to find the badges/backings/pictures when I get a chance.
Ian H
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