Gurkha Parachutist (non-operational) ' Light Bulb ' Proficiency Arm Badge

British Army, as worn by 6th, 7th & 10th Gurkha Rifles Parachute Lightbulb Cloth Badge, cut to shape of parachute and removed from uniform. Average worn condition.

Apparently awarded for having completed four parachute jumps but that the individual so awarded had not been called forward for operational duties. Nicknamed the Light Bulb men.

See Edwards & Langley No 88.

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Code: 67984