Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge United Republic of Four days after his heroic

Four days after his heroic actions

Consisting of a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points

A detailed eight pointed star with a yellow enamel star displaying 3 red stars denoting 7th class award

black and white with a gloss finish

previously acquired by SS commander and AH bodyguard Richard Schulze-Kossens (1914-1988) through Stephen W

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge United Republic of Four days after his heroicIn 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.