File:Political Warfare Executive (PWE) Peewit shoulder patch.jpg

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English: This insignia was worn on the left shoulder of the uniform with the image of the peewit (or pewit) facing to the rear. Initially introduced in 1941, the badge was only used by a select few in England and by forward units in Egypt and later Italy.
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Author A much better place, Wayne

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The shoulder badge was worn by the secretive Political Warfare Executive (PWE) members during WWII.

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