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Old 21-03-18, 06:47 PM
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Hi, in a box of bits were these badges, I would like to know what the East German parachute badges represent and what is the other parachute badge, thanks in advance Mike
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Old 22-03-18, 04:09 AM
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Hello Mike

here is:
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compag...lement_par_air

yours is a veteran patch, not a 1951 one
at this time only metal badge

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Old 22-03-18, 07:31 AM
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Hi Didier, thank you very much, I thought it was a strange paratrooper!, best wishes Mike
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The badges with a border are for Warrant Officers, I do not have the dates at hand, but the Chute with wing are the early version of badge for service in the Parachute Service and those without are later. Orange is the Arm of Service colour, the small Chute and wing badge is one of the badges worn on the beret. The large blue badge is not a uniform badge.

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Hi Marc, thank you for a full reply. Any idea what the blue one could be? Thanks again Mike
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The blue badge denotes Free Fall. It may be a Basic version

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Hi Marc, thank you for a full reply. Any idea what the blue one could be? Thanks again Mike
The large blue badge is a sports Parachutist badge. Possibly used on the Track suit or Jump suit.

http://gmic.co.uk/topic/33988-ddr-paratrooper/?page=2

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