Army Miniature Parachutist Badges

Miniature Parachutist Badge

Criteria: The Parachutist Badge, also known as "Jump Wings," is a military badge of the United States Armed Forces awarded to members of the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy. The United States Coast Guard is the only service which does not issue its own Parachutist Badge, but its members are authorized to receive the Parachutist Badges of other services in accordance with their prescribed requirements. Each branch has its own requirements for the acquisition of the Parachutist Badge which include Airborne Courses, Numbers of Jumps Completed, and Years of Service. The badge is awarded in three grades; Basic, Senior and Master.