United States. Lot Of Three United States Army Basic Parachutist Badges Auction He is credited with having

He is credited with having fought at ten major battles

the obverse and reverse with a central blue enameled medallion inscribed “Piis Meritis”

of multi-piece construction with a blackened non-magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border

Instituted 1 February 1833 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III

toning evident in areas on the obverse

United States. Lot Of Three United States Army Basic Parachutist Badges Auction He is credited with havingFirst badge with one bronze combat jump star, in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 20. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback. Second badge in sterling silver, maker marked "GP" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), dual push pins. Third badge in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. Ranging from fine to very fine.