Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed fine chipping evident in the

fine chipping evident in the green enamels on nine of the eleven wreaths

and October: seven missions

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

Made of wool or other inexpensive materials

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed fine chipping evident in theIn 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.