Hungarian Paratrooper Achievement Badge
The Hungarian Paratrooper Achievement Badge was awarded by the Air Forces of the Kingdom of Hungary , newly founded in 1938 under the imperial administrator and head of state Miklós Horthy . The job badge was introduced in 1940 and was worn until 1945. The award took place after at least 25 parachute jumps. Since this badge was not an internal badge of the parachute troops, it could still be worn after leaving this type of troop. In addition, officers , NCOs and men received the same design of the badge.
Appearance and wearing style
The badge is entirely made of bronze , highly oval (64 mm high and 47 mm wide) and shows a pair of eagle wings within a wreath of oak leaves on the lower edge, in the middle of which there is a skull facing forward . Underneath are two diagonally crossed swords and above the skull a stylized open parachute with leashes, which extends to the upper edge of the badge and partially covers the wreath of oak leaves. The badge of achievement was worn over the right breast pocket of the recipient. In 1942, a chrome-colored badge was introduced, which was worn by the crew ranks with the camouflage suit.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Tálas Géza: Hungarian pilot and paratrooper badges 1920-1945. Budapest 1981, publisher Ernst Blass, publisher: Small series for friends of medals and decorations customer no. 21, pp. 9-10.