Parachute badges

Chris · 07-13-2003, 03:54 PM

I just love these 30ties badges and even more so these para badges.

So hard to find.

I believe this is an unrecorded version.

I have jumped on Russian Parachutes and from a vintage 40ties plane which makes me feel closer to this badge.

It has a number.. a little unclear on the scan but is 20803

Chris

rboomsma · 05-03-2005, 12:33 PM

Opinons please

Nota Bene · 05-03-2005, 09:32 PM

Ron,

I can't say anything about the 1935 issues - excellent fakes exist, and I will most likely not be able to tell them from scans. 1968 variations are also being fakes, but so far I have only seen aluminum copies with cold enamel.

Alexei

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 08:58 AM

I got 5 of these today. I'm just a beginner when it comes to para badges but I don't see any overt signs of fakeness.
If anyone can comment on specific criteria for the awarding of these individually, and the possible era I'd be in your debt. :thumbsup

And so, on with the para-show.....:)

Para badge 1:
The plane is part of the badge.

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 09:00 AM

And here is badge 2:
The canopy reads: ПАРАШЮТИСТ ОТЛИЧНИК - THE PARACHUTIST THE HONOURS PUPIL
The number "10" is a seperate piece while the plane is part of the badge.

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 09:01 AM

And the third:
The canopy reads: ИНСТРУКТОР ПАРАШЮТИСТ - THE INSTRUCTOR THE PARACHUTIST
Both the "100" and the plane are seperate pieces.

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 09:03 AM

Number four:
The "400" and the plane are seperate pieces.

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 09:04 AM

5 in the series:
In this case both the number and the plane are part of the badge, not seperate

EricFG · 05-31-2009, 09:09 AM

Two more questions;
I've noticed these badges have either one or two suspension loops on the bottom for the pendant indicating the number of jumps; does that indicate age at all?

And does the shape of the parachute canopy (either round or angular) indicate age or anything else?

Alfred · 05-31-2009, 12:54 PM

Eric,

I like your badges. All look okay to me.

I think the badges with the round white parachute were awarded from 1955-1968. And the badges with angular parachute were awarded from 1968 to 1991.

best regards
Andreas

05-31-2009, 09:09 AM	#9
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Parachute badges Two more questions; I've noticed these badges have either one or two suspension loops on the bottom for the pendant indicating the number of jumps; does that indicate age at all? And does the shape of the parachute canopy (either round or angular) indicate age or anything else? __________________ "patina imparts character" - PJS A wise man said: 'you should not pay a premium for what you want beyond your comfort level, and always ensure there is a mutually agreeable return policy.'

05-31-2009, 12:54 PM	#10
Alfred Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germany, Cologne Posts: 626	Re: Parachute badges Eric, I like your badges. All look okay to me. I think the badges with the round white parachute were awarded from 1955-1968. And the badges with angular parachute were awarded from 1968 to 1991. best regards Andreas

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