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U.S. ARMY WWII Airborne Command Pin by COMMANDO
The COMMANDO U.S. Army WWII Airborne Command Pin represents the insignia associated with the United States Army's development of airborne forces during the Second World War. The design features a red shield-shaped background, with a parachute and aircraft motif and an upper black tab bearing the word “AIRBORNE”. It is a miniature representation of an insignia connected with the organisation that helped establish and prepare America's airborne troops for wartime operations.
The U.S. Army Airborne Command was established in March 1942 under the Army Ground Forces. Its responsibilities included organising, training, equipping and preparing airborne units for combat. These forces were developed to conduct operations using parachute troops and glider-borne infantry, allowing soldiers to be deployed behind enemy lines and into strategically important areas.
The Airborne Command insignia reflects this distinctive method of warfare. The parachute represents the deployment of troops from aircraft, while the glider represents another important means of delivering soldiers and equipment during the war. The command was redesignated the Airborne Center in March 1944 and its insignia was subsequently associated with the organisation's wartime development.
This enamel pin is a collectible piece for military history enthusiasts, U.S. Army collectors and those interested in the origins of American airborne operations.
Features
- U.S. Army WWII Airborne Command insignia design
- Red shield-shaped background
- Parachute and aircraft motif
- AIRBORNE lettering across the upper tab
- Enamel pin construction
- Two pin-back fasteners for attachment
- Suitable for military collections, display and memorabilia
Specifications
Product Code: BD0192
Brand: COMMANDO
Dimensions: 20 x 30 mm
Construction: Enamel pin
Attachment: Two pin-back fasteners
The COMMANDO U.S. Army WWII Airborne Command Pin commemorates an important period in the development of American airborne warfare. Its historical insignia design makes it a distinctive addition to a collection of Second World War military badges, pins and memorabilia.
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