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In all British Forces, parachute wings are awarded to the individual following successful completion of selection and training. They are not, and never have been, awarded to a unit.
Once awarded to the individual they may be worn in perpetuity and in various forms worn on most uniforms including combat, Full Dress, No 1 Dress, No 2 Dress and Mess Dress.
The number of qualified personnel and airborne units has reduced year on year from the 1970s to date. Most parachute wings have been reproduced and sold to collectors for many years.
Tim
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