Parachutist Badges - Page 6

***desantnik*** · 05-28-2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willie777

Would an extended service career soldier have had a chance to perform 18 jumps?

Depends on how long he extended...

Nota Bene · 05-28-2007, 02:24 PM

Paul,

In the 1980s it was not unusual for a soldier, serving his 2 year term, to make 20+ jumps. A friend of mine had 28.

Alexei

***desantnik*** · 05-28-2007, 09:01 PM

I don't doubt it, it's situationally dependent. I'm sure the paratroopers in Afghanistan got significantly fewer jumps than those in a peactime formation. My experience was largely with paratroopers from the late 90's and 00's when Russia and the military were not as well resourced. I also said there officers had significantly more than ours since they had been jumping throughout their cadet time too.

Nota Bene · 05-29-2007, 05:40 PM

Paul,

I am surprised they jumped at all in those times.

BTW, since we are on the subject, has anybody seen a badge with more than 1000 jumps?

Alexei

ade stevenson · 07-07-2007, 10:36 AM

Is it possible to re-search a 1931 Para badge from the serial number?

Cheers, Ade.

***desantnik*** · 07-08-2007, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ade stevenson

Is it possible to re-search a 1931 Para badge from the serial number?

Cheers, Ade.

No.........

ade stevenson · 07-08-2007, 03:21 AM

Thanks for the reply. I supected that might be the answer, but I just wanted to make sure.

I thought that I would share a pic of the badge.

Here is the reverse. Is the screwback OK for this badge? This is how it came.

Cheers, Ade.

Nota Bene · 07-08-2007, 12:21 PM

Ade,

As far as I can tell the badge is genuine, but I have doubts about the screwplate.

Alexei

***desantnik*** · 07-12-2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ade stevenson

Thanks for the reply. I supected that might be the answer, but I just wanted to make sure.

I thought that I would share a pic of the badge.

Here is the reverse. Is the screwback OK for this badge? This is how it came.

Cheers, Ade.

Screwback is not period - looks like DDR East German.

ade stevenson · 07-12-2007, 02:13 PM

Thanks Guys :thumbsup

Cheers, Ade.

07-07-2007, 10:36 AM	#55
ade stevenson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Derbyshire, Great Britain Age: 62 Posts: 208	Is it possible to re-search a 1931 Para badge from the serial number? Cheers, Ade. __________________ www.2ndguards.com

07-12-2007, 02:13 PM	#60
ade stevenson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Derbyshire, Great Britain Age: 62 Posts: 208	Thanks Guys :thumbsup Cheers, Ade. __________________ www.2ndguards.com

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05-28-2007, 02:24 PM	#52
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Paul, In the 1980s it was not unusual for a soldier, serving his 2 year term, to make 20+ jumps. A friend of mine had 28. Alexei

05-28-2007, 09:01 PM	#53
*desantnik* Forum Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Eurasia Posts: 2,339	I don't doubt it, it's situationally dependent. I'm sure the paratroopers in Afghanistan got significantly fewer jumps than those in a peactime formation. My experience was largely with paratroopers from the late 90's and 00's when Russia and the military were not as well resourced. I also said there officers had significantly more than ours since they had been jumping throughout their cadet time too.

05-29-2007, 05:40 PM	#54
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Paul, I am surprised they jumped at all in those times. BTW, since we are on the subject, has anybody seen a badge with more than 1000 jumps? Alexei

07-08-2007, 12:21 PM	#58
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Ade, As far as I can tell the badge is genuine, but I have doubts about the screwplate. Alexei

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