{"product_id":"vietnam-war-era-u-s-army-subdued-cloth-parachutist-jump-wings-badge","title":"Vietnam War Era U.S. Army Subdued Cloth Parachutist “Jump Wings” Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal-style \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Army subdued cloth Basic Parachutist Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirborne or jump wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, embroidered in black thread on an olive-drab green cloth background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe badge features the classic U.S. Army parachutist design with an open parachute centered between a pair of wings. The U.S. Army authorized subdued cloth parachutist insignia with an olive-green background and black embroidered design for wear on field and combat uniforms. Subdued insignia became especially associated with U.S. combat uniforms during the Vietnam War era. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example appears to have been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremoved directly from a uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It retains the surrounding section of olive-drab uniform fabric with visible stitching holes, cut edges, fraying, and remnants of the original sewing on the reverse. That uniform-removed character gives the piece considerably more appeal than a clean unissued reproduction or modern loose badge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe patch is in good used condition with honest service wear. The black embroidery remains clearly visible, while the surrounding cloth shows fading, fraying, loose threads, and wear consistent with removal from a uniform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA nice original-looking piece for a collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War militaria, U.S. Army Airborne insignia, paratrooper equipment, Special Forces-era material, or field-worn uniform insignia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used, uniform removed, with age and wear as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43468182028365,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/2C0D5620-AED3-4F34-B0CF-727007738EC7.jpg?v=1786806049","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vietnam-war-era-u-s-army-subdued-cloth-parachutist-jump-wings-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}