The badge was referred to in Australia as the United States Distinguished Unit Citation and was worn on both sleeves immediately below the embroidered shoulder title until the early 1970s at least.
By 1976 it was worn on the right breast immediately above the pocket. Can vouch for that because that's how we wore it in that year. At that time the brooch was the only item on issue.
The gilt edged brooch was referred to in Standing Orders for Dress at least as early as 1952.
The British pattern parachute wings were also approved for use with the Australian Army in 1952.
Yes, this combination of badges could have existed at least by 1952.
We did have an Airborne Platoon at School of Land/Air Warfare from about 1951. The British pattern parachute badge was worn only by instructors, and personnel who had qualified as instructors. Other personnel wore the white parachute on khaki backing.
Keith
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