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Persian Gulf Command
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Can anyone give me some information on these Jump Wings. They are a full size 1 1/2".

 

Are they as rare as I think they may be?

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triplecanopy
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Very nice example and yes very rare. You have a clean, crisp hallmark on this badge. Most are not that distinct. Alan has some information on this maker that perhaps he will share. Great find!

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If you can find them, the company name is normally a bad strike. Nice wing!

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The maker's name is H. Clein. They were a jeweler in Atlanta. As you've read above, they are a pretty tough wing to find especially with a decent hallmark. They are WWII vintage. My understanding is that they sold these out of the PX at Fort Benning and were available for purchase for paratroopers visiting Atlanta.

 

I assume this was the one on eBay? If so, you got a great deal.

 

Allan

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Nice wing and very scarce. I just noticed that the front of these wings resemble the slightly pancaked chute of the WW2 era Durocharm paratrooper wings.

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Absolutely Paramount find! You should be very joyful and thankful to have found such a splendid and rare piece of martial art from the southeast of the United States during World War II. WELL DONE!

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