Nicely un-issued embroided Airborne strip

This is e perfect example of a embroided Airborne arms-of-service strip aka a 'Airborne balkje'. These strips were introduced at the end of 1942 and were in use by a mix of Parachute and Glider trained soldiers of the 1st, 6th and the Canadian Airborne Troops till the end of 1944. There is a variation of types and makers of these Airborne strips. This one has a thick lettering and a sort of 'cheese cloth' backing. These Airborne strips are getting harder to find. This one is in a perfect and un-issued condition.

Code: 50366