Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed marked ""STERLING"" on the reverse

marked ""STERLING"" on the reverse

with the exterior cover depicting a sketch of the Order of Leopold

this group refers to Private Alexander Cooper Burnet - 663048- of Oakville

but we were together in a few days

Martin on the 30th

Hungary, Kingdom. A Rare WWII Parachute Troop Badge Newly Listed marked ""STERLING"" on the reverseIn 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.