Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Parachutist Badge, Silver Grade, C.1965 Hold It is decorated with fine

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

surmounting by an enameled Imperial crown

with his unit now known as the 2nd Pioneer Battalion

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

on loop for suspension from period original sash

Czechoslovakia, Socialist Republic. Parachutist Badge, Silver Grade, C.1965 Hold It is decorated with fineThree 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.