Original U.S. WWII US Army Airborne Glider Wings Badge with Period Applied Campaign Stars - Marked Sterling MG 42 The sling swivels were removed

The sling swivels were removed at some point as it was intended for static display only

and it is being sold as a historical piece only

Also included is an excellent B-1 hat in size US 6 3/4

The brass M1913 traction fuze assembly still screws out

Ohioan returned 1

Original U.S. WWII US Army Airborne Glider Wings Badge with Period Applied Campaign Stars - Marked Sterling MG 42 The sling swivels were removedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Glider Badge was a special skills badge of the United States Army. According to the U. S. Army Institute of Heraldry, the badge was awarded to personnel who had "been assigned or attached to a glider or airborne unit or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School; satisfactorily completed a course of instruction, or participated in at least one combat glider mission into enemy held territory. This example