Parachutist Badges - Page 4

DougD · 12-20-2008, 04:13 PM

Just a guess on my part, but if you were trying scratch in a 0, it might be easier to do it with angles, and thus get the odd look.

***desantnik*** · 12-20-2008, 08:52 PM

This is a seriall number.

Kirchgoens · 12-21-2008, 10:30 AM

Speaking of jump logs, I also have a paper statement tucked away somewhere from the late 40's or early 50's that is a unit's certification to a guy for the number of jumps he had, so there appear to have been both formal jump logs (like you get in the US Army) and less formal jump "statements".

***desantnik*** · 09-24-2009, 08:47 AM

Jim, if you want another's opinion, ask Igor M. The last time I've seen any of the badges of this caliber on sale was 10+ years ago at his site. He's another source you can trust with actual experience with these badges.

***desantnik*** · 09-30-2009, 10:01 AM

Airborne 1948-type airborne badge.

Yes the "hole" method in cardboard is expedient, not necessarily pretty.

EricFG · 09-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Ooo...nice. That was on my wish list whilst I was still gainfully employed.
Is the '2' a class designation?

***desantnik*** · 09-30-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricFG

Ooo...nice. That was on my wish list whislt I was gainfully employed.
Is the '2' a class designation?

Yes, the "razryad" word on the white canopy above equates to "class" or "level".

Nota Bene · 10-03-2009, 05:31 PM

I think it's 1955, earlier badges had a slightly different design. Still, a rare and desirable piece!

Alexei

MarvWe · 05-07-2011, 05:10 AM

Hi,
I have seen some airborne badges and I want to know, what the two different numbers on them mean. On the one hand there's the number on the badge(10, 20, 30, 40...) on the other hand there is a number on the little sign hanging down(1, 2, 10...). Do they have different meanings? What does for example the right badge in the picture mean? 11 jumps?

Thank you for your help, regards.

EricFG · 05-07-2011, 07:14 AM

I'm pretty sure that you're correct in your assumption.

12-20-2008, 04:13 PM	#1
DougD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NJ Age: 50 Posts: 2,060	Re: Para Airborne badge inscription Just a guess on my part, but if you were trying scratch in a 0, it might be easier to do it with angles, and thus get the odd look.

12-20-2008, 08:52 PM	#2
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,340	Re: Para Airborne badge inscription This is a seriall number.

12-21-2008, 10:30 AM	#3
Kirchgoens Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Mid Atlantic Age: 57 Posts: 351	Re: Para Airborne badge inscription Speaking of jump logs, I also have a paper statement tucked away somewhere from the late 40's or early 50's that is a unit's certification to a guy for the number of jumps he had, so there appear to have been both formal jump logs (like you get in the US Army) and less formal jump "statements".

09-24-2009, 08:47 AM	#4
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,340	Re: Very Nice Early Jump Wings Jim, if you want another's opinion, ask Igor M. The last time I've seen any of the badges of this caliber on sale was 10+ years ago at his site. He's another source you can trust with actual experience with these badges.

09-30-2009, 10:09 AM	#6
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Airborne 1948-type Airborne Badge Ooo...nice. That was on my wish list whilst I was still gainfully employed. Is the '2' a class designation? __________________ "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.' Last edited by EricFG; 09-30-2009 at 04:18 PM. Reason: cuz eye cant speel

10-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#8
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Re: Airborne 1948-type Airborne Badge I think it's 1955, earlier badges had a slightly different design. Still, a rare and desirable piece! Alexei

05-07-2011, 07:14 AM	#10
EricFG Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Naples, Florida, USA Age: 59 Posts: 1,496	Re: Airborne badges, meaning of the numbers? I'm pretty sure that you're correct in your assumption. __________________ "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.'

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