Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed and October: seven missions

and October: seven missions

with minor flecking visible to the enamels in addition to a small chip to the top of the reverse twelve o’clock arm

Martin on the 30th

with the exterior cover depicting a sketch of the Order of Leopold

reverse oval centerpiece shows date 1883 within blue enameled outer circlet decorated with golden laurel wreath

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed and October: seven missionsIn bronze, the obverse bearing a skull and crossed swords mounted on spread wings and a parachute, with two tongues on reverse for fastening, 78. 34mm(w) x 38. 0mm(h), in very fine condition, and rare. Footnote: The troop badge, embroidered for officers and NCOs, and made of metal for enlisted men, could be earned after four parachute jumps. Troop badges were worn above the right breast pocket of the tunic.