Like German paratroopers, French paratroopers were originally part of the countrys Air Force not Army. This badge was worn 1936 to 1946 and can be seen in use on the left arm by many Free French paratroopers including French elements of the SAS. Trimmed down removed from uniform example displaying lots of character. British made not French made. Other rare items on offer this week. Please see my other items for similar. The item “Rare Original WW2 French Air Force Free French SAS Parachute Cloth Wing Badge” is in sale since Wednesday, April 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Badges”. The seller is “chairborne-militaria” and is located in Liverpool. This item can be shipped worldwide.