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US Army Master Jump Wings - Vietnam War -
The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings" or "Snow Cone", is a military badge of the
United States Armed Forces which is awarded to members of the United States Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and
Navy. The United States Coast Guard is the only service which does not issue a Parachutist Badge, however Coast
Guard members are entitled to receive the Parachutist Badge of another service, if the proper training was
received.
To be eligible for the Senior Parachutist Badge, an individual must have been rated excellent in character and
efficiency and have met the following requirements:
- Participated in a minimum of 30 jumps including fifteen jumps with combat equipment to consist of normal
TOE equipment including individual weapon carried in combat whether the jump was in actual or simulated combat.
- Either graduated from the Jumpmaster Course of the Airborne Department of the Infantry School or the
Jumpmaster School of a separate airborne battalion or larger airborne unit, or infantry divisions and separate
infantry brigades containing organic airborne elements, including the U.S. Army Alaska Jumpmaster Course or
served as jumpmaster on one or more combat jumps or as a jumpmaster on 15 noncombat jumps.
- Have served on jump status with an airborne unit or other organizations authorized parachutists for a total of at least 24 months.
The sample shown here is of metal construction. The black color indicates it is for wear with the combat uniform.
A silver version was also issued for wear with the dreass uniform. The back of the badge is nicely marked.
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This Vietnam War US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
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