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The United Kingdom and the British Empire participated perhaps like no other nation during World War II, and presented here are flags and ensigns from every part of that far flung empire which included soldiers, sailors and airmen from many races, ethnicities and nationalities.

Also included here are flags and ensigns from Australia to Pakistan� to� Canada the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy ��airborne troops and POWs, which represent the totality of the service of the Commonwealth.

One artifact of interest is a 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.

The Royal Pakistan Artillery was formed after WWII and the Royal Air Force ensign is attributed to UK Glider forces. The other Commonwealth ensigns demonstrate the far-flung nature of the British Empire. The empire was not immune to popular culture and this Grouping features an Australian felt pennant commemorating the battle for the Capture of Tarakan on Borneo in Indonesia in 1945. Such souvenir pennants are almost unknown outside Australia.

Also included here is an extremely rare golden yellow Allied Airborne Drop Panel. These were used by glider and airborne troops to mark landing zones and resupply areas. Due to their utilitarian nature these panels were consumable field expedients, few of which were preserved.