cap-badges-parachute

cap-badges-parachute

THE RED DEVILS’ WINGS – Soldiers of the Parachute Regiment are known for their moniker “The Red Devils” and their cap badge first issued in 1943. The simple design features a winged parachute. British airborne troops earned renown during World War II. Among their notable leaders was General Richard “Windy” Gale. (Imperial War Museums, John Franks/Stringer (Getty Images))

Imperial War Museums, John Franks/Stringer (Getty Images)