10 May, 2008

Unidentified jumpwing

These pictures were sent to me just recently. This badge appears to be Australian or British-made by the wing pattern and pin/hook clasp. However the parachute has been removed and replaced by a "rampant lion" of some type. Who can help us identify it?
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03 May, 2008

Update: WWII ads with paratroopers

This nice one here is actually a British ad with a British paratrooper. The first one I have come across. The count of ads with paratroopers here is at 63 now.
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02 May, 2008

Update: paratrooper souvenir pillow covers

I have added some more souvenir pillow cases, wartime and post-war. This one is interesting because it has the paratrooper prayer on it.
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