The US Army Parachutist Badge or Master Jump Wings Insignia Plaque is awarded to all military personnel of any service who complete the US Army Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. It signifies that the soldier is a trained Army Parachutist, and is qualified to participate in airborne operations. The insignia plaque is hand carved from 100% kiln dried Philippine mahogany, hand painted and finished.
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Trivia:
The original Army Parachutist Badge was designed in 1941 by Captain (later Lieutenant General) William P. Yarborough and approved by the Department of the Army in March of that year. The Parachutist Badge replaced the "Parachutist Patch" which had previously worn as a large patch on the side of a Paratrooper's garrison cap. LTG Yarborough also designed the Senior and Master Parachutist Badges and the addition of stars to portray the number of combat jumps. The flash that is worn behind the badge is also a contribution of William P. Yarborough.
Skill levels, combat status
The Army Parachutist Badge is issued in three levels: Basic, Senior, and Master Parachutist.
Reference: Wikipedia