The piece is in an GOOD, UNUSED CONDITION- Embroidered Badge Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Insignia remains in a Good State and has NOT been utilised. Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Stitching is intact and retains good pigmentation. Item has been handled, and will display some surface toning. Piece remains unused- formerly part of a large private collection. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED CONDITIONS. PIECE REMAINS UNUSED.
PIECE APPEARS COMPLETE WITH ALL EMBROIDERED ELEMENTS. BADGE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO LONGTERM STORAGE.
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ORIGIN : British Special Air Service
COMPOSITION : Felt/ Cotton/ Materials blend
YEAR: 1952 - 1963
TYPE: British S.A.S ' Malaya Type' Embroidered Parachute Qualification Wing.
ISSUE: British Armed Forces
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
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An EXCELLENT example of a RARE- 1950s / 1960s British Special Air Service, Padded 'Malaya Type' Embroidered Parachute Qualification Wing Badge. This piece appears to be in a VF+ state , with detailed embroidered Graphic Relief on obverse. All insignia present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Stitching is intact with felt material in good order. Pigmentation is in excellent condition - little to no fading observed. Internal padding is present, as well as - correct reinforced panel at rear of insignia.
This piece would have been issued and worn by nembers of the British Special Air Service, during the 1950s - 1960s ; commensurate with the period of the Malayan Emergency & Operations in Borneo ( hence the namesake).
The S.A.S was formed during World War II- by Major David Stirling, as a Unit tasked with carrying out covert & clandestine combat operations. This Regiment has served as the predecessor of all Modern Elite & Special Forces formations around the world.
e ideal addition to any Cold War Era, Special Air Service/ Special Forces Insignia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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