This an authentic and original military issue Parachutist Qualification Badge from East Germany (Deutsche Demokratische Republik - DDR) with a 100 parachute jump hanger. It has a threaded post with dish shaped round nut on the back for attachment. This badge is illustrated in Bragg & Turner's first book, Parachute Badges and Insignia of the World, as B&T# 744. A little background: not known to many collectors, there were four distinctly different badges using this basic design. Type I was made of silver metal and had the older black,
red and yellow diamond shaped National Symbol at the bottom. The diamond shaped symbol was used on many of the East German air force badges. The Type II parachutist badge was
also made of silver metal, but had the round shaped National Symbol
with red in the background. Type III was made entirely of copper with red in the
background behind the National Symbol. Type IV was also made of copper and it did NOT have the red background behind the national symbol.
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), often known as East Germany, existed from 1949 to 1990. This badge is from an old collection and is long obsolete and now getting scarce. This badge is from a select unit of elite paratroopers in a country that ceased to exist over 20 years ago. This parachute badge is the rare Type IV which does NOT have the red background behind the national symbol. This style was was the last type ever issued and only for a short period just before East Germany ceased to exist as a separate nation. In 1990 East Germany rejoined West Germany to once again become GERMANY after over 40 years of being split apart.
Numbered jump hangers, made of copper metal, were awarded in 30 separate increments from 10 to 6000 to recognize the number of parachute jumps made by the wearer. I believe that both static line and military free fall jumps counted toward a total number of parachute descents. This badge has the 100 jump hanger. Please look at my other listings in my eBay store for other worldwide parachute badges. I guarantee this insignia to be genuine in every way and if for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it within 14 days for a full refund.
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), often known as East Germany, existed from 1949 to 1990. This badge is from an old collection and is long obsolete and now getting scarce. This badge is from a select unit of elite paratroopers in a country that ceased to exist over 20 years ago. This parachute badge is the rare Type IV which does NOT have the red background behind the national symbol. This style was was the last type ever issued and only for a short period just before East Germany ceased to exist as a separate nation. In 1990 East Germany rejoined West Germany to once again become GERMANY after over 40 years of being split apart.
Numbered jump hangers, made of copper metal, were awarded in 30 separate increments from 10 to 6000 to recognize the number of parachute jumps made by the wearer. I believe that both static line and military free fall jumps counted toward a total number of parachute descents. This badge has the 100 jump hanger. Please look at my other listings in my eBay store for other worldwide parachute badges. I guarantee this insignia to be genuine in every way and if for any reason you are not satisfied, you may return it within 14 days for a full refund.
See Photos. A nice addition to any parachute wing collection. See my other auctions for more parachute wings and elite unit memorabilia. Winning U.S. Bidder pays $5.00 postage and handling. Insurance, if desired, is extra. Shipping to overseas bidders is slightly higher. Email me if you have any questions. Payment in U.S. Dollars by PayPal (PREFERRED for immediate shipment).
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