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Detail - 3
Obverse - 2
Obverse - 3
ZFC3309
UK // Glider Insignia / POW made
Sub-collection: Jim Mountain Military Historical Sub-collectionUK // Glider Insignia / POW made
Army Flying Badge ('Lion With Blue Wings')
POW embroidered pair of 1942-1944, U.K. Glider Pilot Regiment Army Flying Badge wings. The Glider pilot who wore these wings was likely captured after a battles in Sicily, Normandy, Southern France, or Arnhem.
Item is Framed
Hoist & Fly | |
|---|---|
| Width of Hoist | 7.675 |
| Length of Fly | 10.875 |
Stripes | |
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| Size of Hoist | 0 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | yes |
| Frame Height | 8.75 |
| Frame Length | 11.75 |
Stars | |
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| Are there stars on obverse? | no |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
Stripes | |
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| Has a Blood Stripe? | no |
Crest/Emblem | |
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| Description of Crest/Emblem | UK WWII Glider Wing unsignia |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Cotton |
Thread | |
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| Type of Thread | needs analysis |
| Thread Material | needs analysis |
Attachment | |
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| Comments on Method of Attachmen | 8.75" x 11.75" |
| Method of Attachment | None |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1944-1945 |