United States. An Army Airborne Chaplain's Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1944 Auction constructed of golden embroidery on

constructed of golden embroidery on a black rayon backer

which includes a split to the reverse seam of the scabbard

while the right side has a central interlocking tab illustrating a lion standing upon the Victorian crown

a snake's head to the right of the skull

it sailed to the mouth of the Rio Grande and blockaded a shipment of Mexican goods intended for Confederate soldiers

United States. An Army Airborne Chaplain's Basic Parachutist Badge, C.1944 Auction constructed of golden embroidery onTwo piece construction, in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, sterling silver chaplain's cross placed on the parachute, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine.