An American Made 1st Special Forces Badge c. 1943
An American Made 1st Special Forces Badge c. 1943 - White cotton embroidered lettering on a thick red cotton field, 40 mm x 85 mm, extremely fine. Footnote: Displayed from 1942 to 1945, this insignia was worn by elite volunteers, specialized in mountain and winter commando tactics. This Battalion was unique, in that it’s members were both Canadian and American personnel and combined the strongest assets of both groups. The arrowhead was chosen for the design because it was a mutual symbol common to the pioneering heritage of both countries.