WW2 GQ Parachute Badge - Irvin Parachute Seal

This badge was worn in the early days by members of the Polish army who were trained in preparation to be dropped within occupied Poland. The troops were trained at Ringway and the early graduates, both from the British Army as well as the Polish army adopted this GQ badge (Irvin Parachute Seal). Its 'unofficial' use stopped with the introduction of the parachute badge. However, troops who already received this badge continued to were it.
Ref: Page 103 Piotr Witkowski - Operation Market Garden Paratroopers Vol. 1.

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