Gilderborne Badge

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 03.USA.0150.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$185 USD

  • Badge Obverse
  • Badge Reverse

Estimated market value:

$185 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    United States
  • Makers
    J.R. Gaunt, London
  • Composition
    Sterling Silver
  • Size
    39x18mm
  • Version Remarks
    The reverse features the maker's mark "J.R. GAUNT LONDON."

History


The Gliderborne Badge was established by the United States Army on June 22, 1944. The Badge was issued to personnel who were assigned or attached to a glider or airborne unit, or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School, upon the successful completion of training or participation in 1 or more combat glider missions into enemy territory. Following the Second World War, the wearing of the Badge was expanded to any service member who had completed glider unit training at the Airborne school. The Badge was discontinued in 1961 but remained authorized for wear.

Various coloured and patterned trimmings may be worn behind the badge to denote assignment to certain glider units.

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