Early para wings on dark backings
Parachute wings on dark blue and black backings were produced circa 1941 but so far as I am aware the significance of this is not known. Some examples are attached.
151 Battalion wore wings on a black background which was said to be a tribute to the high incidence of fatal accidents while establishing a parachute capability. They were raised in October 1941 so would also fit within an early classification date.
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Andy
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