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Parachutist Badge

Parachutist Badge
  • Country of origin : United States
  • Material : Silver
  • Date : 4 February 1944
  • Intended for: Soldiers

The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings" is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces. The United States Space Force and United States Coast Guard are the only branches that do not award the Parachutist Badge, but their members are authorized to receive the Parachutist Badges of other services in accordance with their prescribed requirements. The DoD military services are all awarded the same Military Parachutist Badge.

The U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force issue the same Senior and Master Parachutist Badges while the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps issue the Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Badge to advanced parachutists. The majority of the services earn their Military Parachutist Badge through the U.S. Army Airborne School.

Most of the items are from my personal collection.
While some major documents are nearly impossible to acquire, every piece on display carries a unique story from the Second World War. That deep connection to history inspired me to start building this small collection, parts of which you see here today.

I believe it’s vital to preserve these pieces of the past, not just as artifacts, but as reminders for future generations. History shouldn’t be forgotten, and with your help, it won’t be.
Do you have a WW2 item?
Consider donating it to my project, where it can be preserved, appreciated, and help tell the story of that important time in history. Even the smallest item can make a big difference.
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