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Old 03-08-20, 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by lifeochil View Post
I understand that Mick but it was worn on the chest on the right hand side not on a chevron.
I wonder if the recipient, if all of this is kosher, added it to the chevron after his service.
Then there's that different wing that I haven't seen before.
The PUC was worn on the shoulder by many soldiers during the 1950s and 1960s. You can see some examples of this one the AWM website. I've also seen it on other brassards as well.

I also think the wing may well be Malay made. 3RAR served in Malaya from 1957-59 so I think its very possible a para qualified 3RAR digger wore in it in Malaya. It's certainly not an issued wing.

Mick
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