Oval & Jump Wings, 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division

Rare genuine WWII US Army jump wings assembly, made up of an embroidered oval patch of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, and a metal parachutist's badge hallmarked Sterling -- pin is in working order.

Intended for being worn above the left breast pocket of the dress uniform, the 'jump wings' were designed by Captain Yarborough and 2nd Lieutenant Minter and were introduced in March 1941. Qualification was six jumps, but later reduced to five.

Great homogeneous set, in excellent overall condition.