Airborne & Special Forces
Welcome to Grenadier Militaria International online militaria antiques store we stock authentic Airborne & Special Forces militaria and insignia.
The idea of inserting large numbers of Airborne Forces was first conceived during WW1 by the Allies, but were abandoned due to logistical constraints. The birth of Airborne forces was first widely embraced by the Germans in WW2, with the formation of the Fallschirmjäger in 1936.
Following the successful invasion of Create by German paratroopers on the 20th May 1941 the Allies hurried to train and established No 1 Parachute Training School at RAF Ringway, which trained 60,000 allied paratroopers. The birth of British Airborne Units were routed with elite special force No 2 Commandos, which was subsequently renamed as No 11 Special Air Force Battalion otherwise known as X Troop.
The first Airborne assault was Operation Colossus on the 10th May 1941 by No Commando, which finally lead to the formation of the Parachute Regiment.
We specialise in authentic Airborne & Special Forces Awards and Insignia, decorations, medals, insignia, documents, headdress and historical artefacts from WW2 and modern day forces.
In recent years’ awards and insignia associated with Airborne & Special Forces from around the world are highly collectable. All items on our website are original period items unless stated otherwise. We are also pleased to offer international consignment service in which Grenadier Militaria International offers your Militaria item(s) for sale on the world market on your behalf.
With an extensive global online audience items are listed for direct sale to our international audience.
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16 Air Assault Brigade Pegasus Badge
A 16 Air Assault Brigade badge, is the British Army's rapid response airborne formation, which depicts the famous flying pegasus. This badge was reintroduced on the 25th November 2015, in unissued condition.
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Army Air Corp Cloth Badge
Original Unissued Army Air Corp cloth badge depicts a flying eagle embroidered in light blue thread on black wool backing.
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Army Parachute jump instructors Badge
A post war British Assistance Parachute Jump Instructors Badge, which depicts a pair of angular drooping wings in pale blue thread, between which an opened parachute in white, partially enclosing the parachute and between the wings an open laurel wreath in green, within which the letters APJI in yellow, all embroidered on a khaki wool backing in very good condition.
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Australian S.A.S. Special Air Service Metal Paratroopers Jump Wings
Australian S.A.S. Special Air Service metal Paratroopers jump wings in brass, worn on No3 Tropical dress. They measure 60mm across are die-struck in brass with a dull tarnished finish, complete with lugs on the reverse in good condition.
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ListingBritish 116th Infantry Brigade Shoulder Flash Badge
Rare 116th Royal Marine Infantry Brigade badge which depicts a yellow embroidered trident on a red wool background, with a few moth holes otherwise in good condition.
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British Airborne Formation Patches
A pair of post war British Airborne Formation Patches depicting the iconic winged horse bearing a man, in cloak and helmet, holding aloft a spear, all in pale blue, on maroon square. Each measuring 7.5cm x 7.5cm in very good condition.
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British Parachutist Badge
Original unissued British Army Parachutist qualification badge in mint condition.
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British Parachutist Badge KEO Gurkha Rifles
Original unissued British Army Parachutist badge without wings 2nd KEO Gurkha Rifles. embroidered in black thread on scarlet wool in mint condition.
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British Parachutist Qualification Badge
Original unissued British Army Parachutist qualification badge embroidered in light blue and white thread on khaki wool, in mint condition.
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British Paratrooper Beret, Dated 1965
Classic original maroon British Paratrooper Beret with a leather band, dated 1965 manufactured by BRITISH BERET BASQUE LTD, with WD stamped inside with makers mark size 58 complete with insignia for Parachute Regiment.
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British Paratrooper Helmet MK2 Dated 1943
Original WW2 British Paratrooper helmet MK2 dated 1943, with original straps, leather chin piece, and padding. Shell is in good condition and free from damage, with the makers mark BMB (Briggs Motor Bodies) Size 7 5/8
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British Special Boat Service (SBS) Parachute Jump Wings
A Special Boat Service (SBS) Parachute Jump Wings, embroidered in silver and gold bullion wire on dark navy backing for NO 1 Dress uniform, unissued, in mint condition.
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Canadian Paratrooper Jump Wings
An original Canadian Paratrooper Jump Wings, Circa 1942 embroidered on green wool backing 1st Canadian Parachute Corp, measuring 103 mm (w) x 36 mm (h), in good condition.
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Commando Badge
Guaranteed original Commando Badge embroidered in red on dark blue wool, in mind condition.
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ListingFree Netherlands Forces Officers Cap Badge
Original WW2 Free Netherlands Forces Officers Cap Badge (Dutch Army in Exile) in bronze, complete with the slider in good condition.
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Irvin Parachute Company Qualification Enamel Badge
A rare Irvin Parachute Company Qualification Enamel Badge, circa 1940s. The obverse of the badge depicts a parachute canopy inlaid with dark blue and white enamel, with gold wings with the title below IRVIN. The reverse has the makers mark "H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B'Ham.18, Made in England"; measuring 33mm (w) x 19mm (h); complete with a coiled retaining pin and hook. Overall, the badge has no damage or repairs and is in very good condition.
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Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Assmann
An early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Assmann, constructed in tombak. The obverse depicts an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a diving eagle clutching a swastika, with 100% of the gilt finish still intact. The reverse of the Fallschirmjäger Badge has the classic makers mark "A" by Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, with a vertical needle pin, barrel hinge, wire catch, and two visible rivets; measuring 42.40 mm (w) x 53.30 mm (h), weighing 34.9 grams. The badge has no damage or repairs and is in near-mint condition.
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Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Assmann & Söhne
An early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Assmann, constructed in tombak. The obverse depicts an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a diving eagle clutching a swastika, with 100% of the gilt finish still intact. The reverse of the Fallschirmjäger Badge has the classic makers mark "A" by Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, with a vertical needle pin, barrel hinge, wire catch, and two visible rivets; measuring 42.40 mm (w) x 53.30 mm (h), weighing 34.9 grams. The badge has no damage or repairs in very good condition.
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Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid
Original Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by Friedrich Linden of Lüdenscheid type d variant constructed in zinc. Obverse laurel and oak leaf wreath, with a diving eagle clutching a swastika. On reverse, two visible rivets securing eagle with narrow block hinge in combination with a flat wire catch on round base plate measuring 51.63mm x 44.41mm weighing 32.7 grams.
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Parachute Regiment Cap Badge Post War
Authentic post-war Parachute Regiment cap badge, this scarce version has a king's crown complete with slider in good condition.
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Parachute Regiment Cloth Shoulder Title
Original single Parachute Regiment cloth shoulder title embroidered with light blue thread on maroon cloth, in good condition.
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Royal Air Force Officers Parachute Jump Wings
WW2 Royal Air Force Parachute Officers Jump Wings, with silver bullion on black cloth 42mm diameter in very good condition.
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Royal Marines Light Infantry (RMLI)
Guaranteed original WW1 Royal Marines Light Infantry cap badge (RMLI), manufactured in brass complete with original lugs in good condition.
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Royal Marines Light Infantry (RMLI) Cap Badge
A WW1 Royal Marines Light Infantry cap badge (RMLI), manufactured in brass complete with original lugs in good condition.
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Royal Navy Parachutist Qualification Badge
Original unissued British Royal Navy Parachutist qualification badge embroidered in dark blue on a white backing, in mint condition.
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Special Air Service Officers Beret Badge Circa 1960s
A genuine Special Air Service Officers Beret Badge 1960s, hand-embroidered black padded shield, with a winged dagger in gold bullion, and scroll below with the regiments motto "Who Dares Wins" in very good condition.
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US WW2 M41 Field Jacket 82nd Airborne Division
US WW2 M41 Field Jacket 82nd Airborne Division size 40R, olive drab cotton size 40R, complete with First Sergeant Insignia on both sleeves, plus original 82nd Airborne patch. The M41 field jacket was worn widely at the beginning of WW2 and was phased out by the M-1943 jacket. The jacket is in slightly worn condition and is a great mannequin size.
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WW2 British Army Air Corp Cap Badge
Original British WW2 Army Air Corps Cap Badge die-stamped in brass. The badge depicts an eagle, facing right, wings outspread, perched on a voided arch within which the letters A.A.C (Army, Air, Corp) all within a laurel wreath, the tips joined by an Imperial (King's) crown. The reverse comes complete with lugs in good condition.
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WW2 British Army Paratrooper Jump Wings
Original WW2 British Army Paratrooper Jump Wings, embroidered in white and sky blue thread in very good condition.
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WW2 British Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife Marked B2
An iconic WW2 British Fairbairn Sykes 2nd Pattern Fighting Knife Marked B2, features chequered brass grip stamped B2 on the guard attributed to Wilkenson Swords. The pommel nut has the classic indentation when the handle was secured to the hilt. The fighting knife comes complete with a brown leather scabbard with four tabs intended to stitch to the uniform with an elasticated strap on the sheath which is sadly snapped. The blade has some minor pitting and scratches and the brass grip has a few small marks, otherwise in very good condition.
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WW2 British Parachute Regiment Cap Badge Plastic Economy
A scarce WW2 British Parachute Regiment cap badge plastic economy, these badges were first introduced in 1941 as a result of metal shortages due to the war effort. The badge comes complete with both lugs, in very good condition.
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WW2 British Parachute Regiment Marksman Badge
A WW2 British Parachute Regiment Marksman Badge, embroidered on maroon wool backing in good condition.
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WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings
Original WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings, finely embroidered with white thread in very good condition.
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WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings
Original WW2 British Paratrooper Jump Wings, finely embroidered with white thread in very good condition.
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WW2 Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Cloth Badge
A WW2 Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Cloth Badge machine embroidered in gold-colored and silvery thread on blue-grey wool. The badge is in good condition, with slight aging.
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