WWII 17th Airborne Division Patch - Reverse Claw

A near mint and scarce 17th Airborne Division "Reverse Claw" varation. One piece embroidered on tan twill material.

XVIII Airborne Corps, a part of the Maj Gen Lewis H. Brereton's First Allied Airborne Army. After operation Market Garden the division was shipped to France and then Belgium to fight in the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge. The 17th gained i...  read more

Code: 53824

American Senior Paratrooper Wing

An Early 1950's original Senior Paratrooper Wing, one piece, pin back with safety clasp in sterling silver maker marked SB.

To qualify the trooper must have participated in a minimum of 30 jumps including fifteen jumps with combat equipment to consist of normal TOE equipment including individual weapon carried in combat whether the jump was in actual or simulated combat. In cases...  read more

Code: 52883

U.S.Army Un-assigned Airborne Trooper Oval

An mint condition paratrooper oval for a trooper not yet assigned to an airborne unit.  read more

Code: 52311

WWII U.S.Army 13th Airborne Division

A mint early version, un-issued patch fully embroidered, one piece construction on twill.

13th Airborne was officially activated in August 1943 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, remaining active until February 1946, but never saw combat.

After activation the division remained in the United States to complete its training. This training was completed by September 19...  read more

Code: 52039

WWII Instructor Pilot Embroidered Cloth Summer Tan Issue

Mint condition hard to find. 2 3/4" x 1 1/4"  read more

Code: 51052

South African Air Force Cap Badge

Scarce item in bullion thread some aging and tarnish to the bullion, two small moth holes at the bottom of the eagle wings, measures 3" x 1 1/2"  read more

Code: 51593

WWII South African Air Force Aircrew Observer Half Wing

A SAAF Aircrew half wing in near mint condition, embroidered on black wool. Flat example.

Measures 3 1/2”  read more

Code: 56171

WWII Royal Air Force/SAAF Title

An RAF SAAF Nationality shoulder title in good condition some age and wear.  read more

Code: 56882

WWII South African Air Force Pilot Wing

Here is a SAAF Pilot wing. A padded variation, removed from uniform and a collectors album, glue to the back of the wing.

Measures 4 3/4”  read more

Code: 56899

Southern Rhodesia Pilot Brevet - Queens Crown

Here we have a post war thick padded wing. Used and worn (please see images) The pilot has made a modification added a PVC back plate to accommodate clutch back for easy fitting to uniform.

Full size at 4 1/2"  read more

Code: 55937