Danny P Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 My son found this paratrooper jump wing and likes to know its origin. I'm not familiar with this topic so help on this is much appreciated. Looks like the wing is bronze and it is signed on the back with G23. Thanks, Danny and Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchstick Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 My son found this paratrooper jump wing and likes to know its origin. I'm not familiar with this topic so help on this is much appreciated. Looks like the wing is bronze and it is signed on the back with G23. [ATTACH=CONFIG]117194[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]117195[/ATTACH] Thanks, Danny and Bas This looks fairly similar. http://www.stewartsmilitaryantiques.com/us-post-wwii-pattern-airborne-jump-wings-sterling-clutchback.34436.archive.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdx10 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) American, basic para qualification badge , theres also a senior and a master para qualification badge which have a star and a star in a wreath above the 'chute. G23 is a makers mark. If you want to see pictures of the other badges they're about half way down this page http://www.britishbadge.co.uk/index.php?cPath=37 Link posted for information only Edited July 19, 2016 by rdx10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny P Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thank you both. So post war without pin up needle, no value! Danny and Bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdx10 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thank you both. So post war without pin up needle, no value! Danny and Bas the pins on the back you might be able to fix fairly easily , the clutch pins are readily available and cheap , if you google butterfly clutch pin you'll find them for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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