Introduced on 3 May 1939. 

Worn on the upper right sleeve of qualified members of mountain troop units. 

Machine woven edelweiss in white with yellow stamens and pale green stems and leaves.  

The edelweiss is surrounded by a twisted gray rope on a dark green background. 

Very true to original specimens. 

Needs to be folded before applying to uniform. 

Size is 2 1/2 x 2 3/8 inches.