While I too share some concerns regarding these combination signs, I have been doing more research to find photos of them in wear, and they appear to be more common than perhaps thought. Many photos are not clear enough to be sure, but some clearly show them in use.
I believe they were not only made up by unit tailors, but sometimes by the men themselves or even wives or mothers if home based.
Most of the questionable examples tend to look it; while there are quite a few that certainly appear unquestionable and I think this is 5th Div. is one of them.
I have read that they were more often seen on home based divisions, but units in the field, having all badges on one piece, also made removal and reattachment very convenient when required.
CB
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