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Old 02-06-19, 02:20 PM
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Default WW2 Parachute Engineers

Hi all, Asking for a friend, can anyone tell me what general insignia was worn by Parachute/Airborne Royal Engineers during the WW2 period, I'm aware that insignia may have changed over the course of the war, so interested in any information and especially images.

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Old 02-06-19, 05:31 PM
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This is an early and difficult title - hoping it helps get the ball rolling ...
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Old 02-06-19, 07:04 PM
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Another type in addition to Mike's example.
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Old 08-06-19, 09:44 AM
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Thanks Mike and Luc. I've seen a navy blue on red example of an RE shoulder title worn above a peggy with Airborne below. anyone know if this is correct ? anyone know what would be the correct type worn by a para engineer in the Post D Day period?


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Old 08-06-19, 12:46 PM
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Most would have worn the issue printed blue on red titles.
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Old 08-06-19, 04:16 PM
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Yes, just go out and buy a good example of the Royal Engineers printed shoulder title, very cheap and plentiful.

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Thanks Mike and Luc. I've seen a navy blue on red example of an RE shoulder title worn above a peggy with Airborne below. anyone know if this is correct ? anyone know what would be the correct type worn by a para engineer in the Post D Day period?


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Old 08-06-19, 06:51 PM
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