irish Posted December 9, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 9, 2018 As seldom seen sign for the British Indian Army Lushai Brigade. An improvised fighting force formed in March of 44. The brigade saw continuous action into early 45. Was involved in hard fighting in the jungles of the Arakan and in the battle of Imphal. The buffalo head of the patch is set in a "V" for victory. This particular piece was brought home by a US Army Officer. Notes as to how he acquired the sign are on the reverse. Lushai Brigade Units. 1st Bn. 9th Jat Regiment 8th Bn. 13th Frontier Force Rifles 7th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment 1st Bn. Bihar Regiment Lushai and Chin Levies Falam Hills Battalion Lushai Detachment, V Force Link to comment
irish Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted December 9, 2018 Reverse. Under the paper is a pin for attaching to the uniform. Link to comment
teamski Posted December 9, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 9, 2018 Too bad you lack provenance! Nice patch! -Ski Link to comment
Tonomachi Posted December 10, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 10, 2018 Wow I've only ever seen the printed version of this patch as everything else I have come across were fake. This is a rare patch and thanks for sharing this. Link to comment
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