Para wing

[Pembird]

This wing shows its age and is on a black surround anybody any ideas?

[3battalion]

Looks WW2 to me.

Nice wing

Paul

[Pembird]

Still no information regarding this wing as to whether it is Indian airborne or an RAF wing, certainly has age , any ideas?

[3battalion]

Your wing is a standard UK manufactured wing but on black backing which was not uncommon.

As to why some wings were produced on a brown / khaki background and others black is still a mystery. There is plenty of photographic evidence of these being worn during the War.

Wings on a blue background are usually associated with post war RAF parachute qualified personnel.

Paul

[Farang]

Post war RE and RA officers sometimes wore para wings with a blue backing on battledress. The wing backing colour is close to that for the rank insignia. Not seen any formal approval for this so may be a private purchase choice.

Best regards,
Andy

[Pembird]

Thank you both for clarification on this item.