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Originally Posted by Force136
Hi Guys
These wings are tough to date because they were made both during the war and post war. This style was sold across the country and was the reason for the adoption of the Canadian Parachute Badge Certificate. After Major Routh banned these wings he is actually photographed wearing a similar set???? They were made with various coloured backgrounds to include black, lime gree, dark green and khaki. I have never seen a khaki one but it is mentioned in documents. Since these wings were frowned upon, they are rarely worn during the war but members of the 1st Special Service Force did get them and they were sold to returning troops at the end of the war. Again, these are the wing types that Routh refers to as being sold in various shops with the incorrect background colour. So like many other wing types it could be wartime stock and worn post war.
Regards
Ken
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Just now noticed your post and want to thank you for this identification.