From the earliest days of Airborne Forces their distinctive insignia was very important in creating the collective identity which continues to thrive. This is shown in a variety of ways, to donate the different elements of the Airborne Forces.
These include the following:
Cloth Insignia
Used to denote Airborne status and Unit identity, these are worn on the shoulders, brest (or both) dependent on the uniform worn.
Cap Badges
Used to clearly identity the different Regiments or Corps of soldier. These are usually (although not exclusively) worn on a Maroon Beret.
DZ Flashes
Originally introduced to allow rapid identification and co-ordination of Airborne troops on Drop Zones, the so-called DZ Flash has become the most easily recognisable distinguishing feature on clothing and uniforms for the identification of different Airborne Units. To find out more click here.
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