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The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Insignia Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed. Badge remains in a Good State and has been uutilised.Minimal Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Retention Lugs are present and secure. Original inventory Numbered label is evident. Some small degree of surface wear may be noted due to handling. Piece is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED CONDITIONS.
PIECE HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO UTILISATION - AND HAS BEEN IN STORAGE AS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.
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ORIGIN : Special Air Service (S.A.S)
COMPOSITION : Silver finish Base Metal.
YEAR: 1980- 1986
ISSUE: British Armed Forces
TYPE: Dress Uniform, HALO Parachute Qualification Wings Badge.
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
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An EXCELLENT example of a RARE, 1980s British Special Air Service - Silver Metallic HALO Parachute Wing Qualification Badge. This piece appears to be in a VF + state , with detailed Relief on obverse. All insignia present. Appropriate Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Silver-wash finish is intact , with a minor degree of toning. All retention lugs are intact at rear portion. This variant would have been issued during the 1980s - as part of the S.A.S Dress Uniform attire to denote Qualification for the HALO ( High Altitude, Low Opening) Parachute requirement.
The Special Air Service- formed during the early stages of World War II , by Major David Stirling became the first modern iteration of clandestine or Special Forces Units that have become widespread today. This Unit , continues to perform as the elite Operational Force of the British Army during times of Peace & Conflict.
The ideal addition to any Cold War Era, British S.A.S / Special Forces Insignia collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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