United States. A Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1945 Hold 0204798 for Meritorious Achievement from

0204798 for Meritorious Achievement from January 1943 to September 1943

The arms of the cross are joined by blue and white diamond shields with Gold edges and finials

the upper tip of the badge with partial gilt loss exposing the bronze base

although it had received disability claims from 39

Tunisian maker marked on the reverse cartouche

United States. A Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1945 Hold 0204798 for Meritorious Achievement fromIn 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