New Additions. WW2 India/Burma Theater
 

Have gotten the opportunity recently to purchase a number of pieces out of an old formation sign collection here in the U.S. The collection was well represented with signs from India/Burma during the war. Many of these signs being brought home following the war by a U.S. Army Intelligence Officer.

Two signs to the 81st West African and one to the 202nd Assam L.O.C. The two W.A pieces are interesting in that the larger sleeve insignia is vendor or maker stamped to reverse. The smaller may have been used on a bush hat. Had not seen an example of this rounded version before. Thoughts and comments always appreciated.
Thanks
Jack
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It looks as though I mistakenly put this in the Canadian section. Can it be moved to the correct location?

Very nice authentic specimens. I've never seen the 81 (WA) Div sign in circular format either. There's always been a lot of debate about which way up the spider should be displayed, but I think you have it right.
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Thanks Mike,

Had always assumed the orientation of the spider was head up. However I will look back in a few books and see if I can find an example being worn in theater.

Jack

Following up on this. The 81st W.A Division sign would have been worn head down. “In this way it would appear to be moving forward when the soldier was firing his rifle.” The black spider represented Ananse a figure in Ashanti mythology.