Original Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a “theater made” set of Jump Wings by the well known Angus & Coote of Sydney, Australia. These theater made badges were produced to supplement the American need for insignia while stationed abroad. These could very well have been worn by a member of the 503rd or 11th Airborne!

The wings are in a lovely display appearance with striking details and markings. Unfortunately the pin arm on the back is missing, but a replacement one could be easily found or made with thin gauged brass wire.

Comes more than ready for further research and display.

The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings" is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces. The Army's Basic Parachutist Badge is awarded to all military personnel of any service who complete the US Army Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. It signifies that the soldier is a trained military parachutist, and is qualified to participate in airborne operations. The original Army Parachutist Badge was designed in 1941 by Captain (later Lieutenant General) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of War in March of that year. The Parachutist Badge replaced the "Parachutist Patch" which had previously been worn as a large patch on the side of a paratrooper's garrison cap. LTG Yarborough also designed the Senior and Master Parachutist Badges and the addition of stars to portray the number of combat jumps. The flash that is worn behind the badge is also a contribution of William P. Yarborough.