Kroat

Hello Joseph,

Badges no.1 and no.3 are original ones. The two badges are struck from the same die, but finished differently. One enameled and the other painted. There is another enameled version that is believed to be original - it is numbered on the reverse.

Cheers,

Tomislav

Here are a few pics of another fine example of the yugoslav parachute 1. class instructor badge in gold, with the matching presentation case.

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