Hi Doug
The fully embroidered Ninth AF is British made. There are many examples including bullion embroidered.
I should of clarified my comment in regards to the use of SSI. I have seen images of the use of American SSI by British personnel in other operations at HQ level, they were Liaison staff.
First Allied Airborne SSI/Formation Sign was worn by Allied HQ staff.
Your grandfather more likely have worn British Airborne or First Allied Airborne Command Formation Sign, your records will show what he wore.
Because he had a connection as liaison team, the patches make a good tribute/display to his service to the Allied cause and would go well with his Formation signs, cloth shoulder titles he wore, thruought the war years.
Its not uncommon for individuals to have been given US patches as souvenirs. Whether he was able to wear it would of been another matter.
Would you have images of him wearing insignia during this period?
Phill
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