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Insignia and Normandy Invasion Lanyard – Dutch Prinses Irene Brigade.

Insignia and Normandy Invasion Lanyard – Dutch Prinses Irene Brigade.
– Dutch lion with NEDERLAND underneath – British made, worn on the left sleeve of the uniform.
– Dutch capbatch – British made by J.R. Gaunt, London
– Invasion lanyard, given to ‘Prinses Irene’ soldiers who participated during D-day.

Nowadays, it is a tradition new members of the regiment receive a newer version of the lanyard from a veteran of the regiment.