Parachutist Badges - Page 9

Jeffrey Meffert · 12-21-2008, 10:11 AM

Thanks to all! Goes to show there is always something more to learn, even about little fine details. Come to think about it, it's the little fine details that makes collecting so much fun.

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.

***desantnik*** · 05-07-2011, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarvWe

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.

Originally, the numbers were supposed to represent the recipient's number of jumps, but for practical reasons the lower suspension number usually doesn't change. The tens and hundreds numbers are more reliable indicators of a jumper's experience.

12-21-2008, 10:11 AM	#81
Jeffrey Meffert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA Age: 67 Posts: 640	Re: Para Airborne badge inscription Thanks to all! Goes to show there is always something more to learn, even about little fine details. Come to think about it, it's the little fine details that makes collecting so much fun.

12-21-2008, 10:30 AM	#82
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	#83
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	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	#85
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	#87
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	#89
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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