Rare Ca. 1944 UK Glider Regiment Second Pilot Wing (Glider Pilot)

Rare circa 1944 United Kingdom Glider Regiment, Second Pilot Wing (Glider Pilot) as worn by short-time trained sergeants in the regiment. The wing features light blue wings with a yellow ring surrounding an embroidered letter 'G'. The mission of the combat glider was to land airborne infantrymen and/or hardware behind enemy lines, often in darkness, and usually in support of paratroop landings.

Circa 1944

Approximately 3 ??" x ??"

Cotton, polyester thread, embroidered on wool felt with cotton backing.

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This is from a Commonwealth collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAGEX14 LDGEX2/15 SDGEX6/16

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The wing shows light use or light storage wear, a small area of separation of felt and cotton backing.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.