Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Parachutist Badge, Silver Grade, C.1965 Hold 3 mm and 18

3 mm and 18

on loop for suspension from period original sash

It is decorated with fine quality sew-on type russian-style shoulder boards constructed of multiple rows of twisted and U-shaped silver aluminum wire

Footnote: Bertram Leopold Williams was born on May 27

inscribed “Für Badens Ehre” (German - For the honour of Baden)

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Parachutist Badge, Silver Grade, C.1965 Hold 3 mm and 18Three piece construction, in silvered bronze with red, light blue and dark blue enamels, number stamped "30355" on the reverse, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60. 2 mm (h), maker marked "ZUKOV PRAHA XI" on the screwback, brass support plate, intact enamels, silvering wear, light contact, better than very fine.