United States. Two Parachutist Badges Auction Archive " J35919 Pilot Officer Fred

" J35919 Pilot Officer Fred Joseph Kumsky

awarding a gold pin to pilots who successfully bailed out of a disabled aircraft using an Irving Parachute (although Leslie Irvin is credited with inventing the first free-fall parachute in 1919

The bell is also beautifully engraved with the regiment's initials

each composed of clusters of five smooth armed rays

flanked by red stripes on either side

United States. Two Parachutist Badges Auction Archive " J35919 Pilot Officer FredFirst badge is silvered metal, marked "S21" and "GI" (General Industries) on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 20. 2 mm (h), dual push pins, mounted to a red, white and black Airborne Divisional patch. Second badge in silver filled metal, maker marked, marked "GI" (General Industries) and marked "1 20 S. F." (1 20 silver filled) on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), dual push pins. Near extremely fine.