Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Newly Listed Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel

Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain

but overall better than fine condition

measuring 40 mm (h) x 39 mm (w)

Stichling became Sea Commander of Normandie and Chief of Staff of the Admiral of Northern France

measuring 58 mm x 39 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Newly Listed Instituted 1866 by Queen IsabelFirst badge with a three piece construction, coat of arms insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, along with a silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze gilt wings base, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels. Second badge with a two piece construction, silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze coat of arms and wings base, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback.