WW2 British Airborne Pegasus Patch Insignia Single

The WW2 British Airborne Pegasus Patch Insignia was the officially issued shoulder badge for members of the British Airborne Forces during the Second World War. The insignia features a maroon background with the figure of Bellerophon mounted on Pegasus, depicted in light blue embroidery. Designed in 1942 by Major Edward Seago, the Pegasus emblem became a distinctive symbol worn by personnel of the 1st and 6th Airborne Divisions and associated units. The patch was typically worn on the upper sleeve of the battledress blouse. Sized at approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches, the insignia was produced in both printed and embroidered versions, with this example being a single, embroidered piece. The Pegasus patch not only signified airborne status but also fostered unit pride and identification. This item represents a significant aspect of British military uniform insignia from the WWII period.