M-015 Rare Army Paratrooper Badge
This is the second pattern, produced in zinc, as opposed to the
earlier versions, which were produced in aluminum. All were made by the firm of
C.E. Juncker. It features a gold toned oak leaf wreath surmounted by the Army
National emblem. A separately attached “diving” eagle, finished in silver,
is set diagonally across the wreath. The gilt finish on the wreath remains
nearly fully intact (both on the obverse and the reverse), with only minor
discoloration, and the silver finish on the eagle remains 90% intact on the
front, 60% on the back. There is virtually no wear to the badge. The reverse
features a narrow, round pin with a flat bottom, which retains a good portion of
its original gunmetal blue finish. A rugged hinge holds the pin in place. The
round wire catch sits on a round plate, which is attached to the back of the
badge. There are two small, slightly rounded rivets which attach the eagle to
the badge. Overall, this scarce and desirable badge is in near excellent
condition!
$3,495.00
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Item M-015
