The Combat Parachutist Badges are awarded if a soldier completes an airborne jump into a combat zone. At this point they are authorized to wear a Combat Jump Device on their Parachutist Badge. The device consists of a star or arrangements of stars, indicating the number of combat jumps.
1 combat jump |
1 bronze star on the shroud lines |
2 combat jumps |
1 bronze star on each wing |
3 combat jumps |
1 bronze star on each wing and 1 on the shroud lines |
4 combat jumps |
Two bronze stars on each wing |
5 + combat jumps |
1 large gold star on the shroud lines |
The Basic award is issued by Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. The Senior and Master awards are issued by Army and Air Force only.
- Military Issued Finish (Anodized Nickel with Bronze stars)
- 100% Made in the USA
- Comes with 2 Wing-back clutches (each)
This item has been manufactured in accordance with applicable government specifications under SMP's certification No. U24.