My first impressions when I obtained the wing I posted was that it was WW2 but then a very experienced Rhodesian collector shared the photo of it being worn and stated that it was the first version of the parachute wing issued by post war Rhodesian forces.
I believe it's perfectly feasible that the design was copied from a war-time wing perhaps even copied from the one highlighted on a black background.
I'll search my photo archives and see if I can find a wartime photo of a similar wing being worn.
Paul
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