1st & 6th Airborne Division Formation Sign Arm Badge 1941

1st & 6th Airborne Division Formation Sign Arm Badge 1941

This example In light blue thread embroidered on maroon wool. The badge depicts Bellerophon with spear astride Pegasus. In facing pairs, also produced in printed forms.

1st Airborne Division
simulated pair

Men of 6th Airborne Division receiving their pay in French currency on the eve of the Normandy landings, 4 – 5 June 1944. (Wearing the printed version of the badge)
© IWM (H 39081)

Printed version

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