OC995.)WWII BRITISH PARATROOPER'S CLOTH INSIGNIA: I am not an expert on British cloth insignia but we're told that these are genuine period. 3" square maroon wool underlay and is machine embroidered with sky blue details. Has black canvas backing material. Has separate 4" wide 'AIRBORNE' tab that's also maroon wool. Embroidered with light blue details, black canvas backing too. EXC++++