WW2 Para wings OK or not?

[General Ignorance]

Any thoughts on originality of this newly purchased badge & if possible a value. Bearing in mind one of the lugs is snapped off.

Thanks,

Mark F

[2747andy]

Mark,
genuine and worth £25-35+ in good condition! Deduct upto 50% for damage!

Andy

[Jack8]

Hi, a genuine badge as stated above. In my opinion this pattern of the Parachute Regiment badge was made by J.R. Gaunt and Sons. If you go on the Buywyze website and enter "Parachute" in the search facility you will be able to compare it to two hallmarked silver officer examples made by Gaunt. If you look carefully on the left hand side of the front of the badge you will see three "blobs" which are small die flaws. One is just below the crown where it meets the top of the canopy and the other two are below it, one above the other between the small feathers and the canopy ropes.

Jack

[General Ignorance]

Thanks folks, much appreciated.

I reckon I paid about right then.

Your wise words are much appreciated.

Mark F

[Juno44]

Is the early British PAra version with the nickle plated brass worth more?

Thks