Set of printed sleeve insignia for the Belgian 5thInfantry Brigade "MERCKEM". This set is unused and in mint condition. As with all my artefacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described. Money-back guarantee. For shipping: please ask for the available
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The 5thInfantry Brigade "MERCKEM" was raised on May 4 1945.
From June 4 1945 the entire brigade was shipped and tranported to Northern Ireland.This formation badge contained the same symbols for all brigades
i.e. a yellow heraldic lion raming to the left with a green shamrock beneath
and a red capital letter in the background, the whole on
a black shield.
The red capital letter being specific for each of the 5 brigades.
For the 5th Infantry Brigade it was the letter "M"of "MERCKEM".
