Hello Achern and Craig,
First I'd like to congratulate Achern on the beautiful gold parachutist badge.
The badge is genuine, typical pinback and locking system (second type), 6 torches/flames (this means it was made after 1963), correct 18 karat gold marking. The early pilot and para badges were made of 14 karat gold and some had engraved serial numbers.
The date is 29.XI.1943.
regards,
Tomislav