Set WW2 Unit designation strips Parachute Regiment

The Parachute Regiment and the Glider Pilot Regiment were officially formed by SPECIAL ARMY ORDER A.O. 128/1942 dated 31 August 1942. the first Parachute Regiment unit designation strip (worn just below both shoulder seams of the battledress blouse) was dark blue “PARACHUTE REGIMENT” (sans-serif) lettering on a light blue background. This was authorized on or shortly after ACI (Army Council Instruction) 905 dated 12 June 1943 which officially established regimental designations for the Parachute Regiment and the Glider Pilot Regiment.