United States. A Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1945 Archive trimmed by woven blue piping

trimmed by woven blue piping

the cotton strap measuring 44 mm in width x 1

28 mm x 93 mm and 25 mm x 93 mm respectively)

two small chips to blue enamel

as the first two numbers have been reversed

United States. A Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1945 Archive trimmed by woven blue pipingIn frosted sterling silver, marked "G 1", marked with a "v" within a circle and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), dual push pins, scattered frosting wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings" or "Silver Wings" is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces, awarded to members of the United States Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. The United