Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Auction with 18 mm lugs

with 18 mm lugs

the band trimmed along both edges with machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire tresses

with the canal ranking as one of the outstanding engineering feats of the twentieth century

and took inspiration from other fascist groups such as the Italian Balilla

was authorized on December 22

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Auction with 18 mm lugsIn 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.