WW2 Jump Master Para Wings - Sterling Pin Back, I-E

[MAP]

My 5th and last award of the day.

WW2 Jump Master Para Wings in Sterling / Pin-Back.

I think I-E is the maker mark. Any help on who/what this is.

As noted, I'm just getting my feet wet in this area.

Thanks!

Michael

[Jerry B]

I can see the appeal in these even if not something I collect.

[MAP]

I can see the appeal in these even if not something I collect.

Thanks Jerry. I am just dipping my toe in the water for US awards, so this is all new to me. I'm learning however that like German awards, the variations are endless, so it is easy to get sucked in.

[rra227]

It is pinback. Good. Rich A. in Pa.

[MAP]

It is pinback. Good. Rich A. in Pa.

Yes. That is what I am learning. Do you have any idea on the "I-E"? Is bugging me! LoL

[gel65]

This is actually post ww2, the jump master badge was not officially created until the 50s. Still a nicely marked wing.

[MAP]

This is actually post ww2, the jump master badge was not officially created until the 50s. Still a nicely marked wing.

ARRGGG...so two are post WW2. This and the CIB. But I like this one...so will keep it.

[gel65]

Unfortunately yes it's a common misconception that these are ww2 since they are pinback and sterling marked. I had a similar set a couple years ago pinback sterling that was from a guy who served with the 10th Special Forces in the early 50s when they were stationed in germany

[MAP]

Well, it is still a nice piece I guess. But I will now have to find a WW2 version. Live and learn. Thanks for the help.

[gel65]

Just a note the ww2 version will not have the star on the top, during ww2 if multiple combat jumps were earned they added the stars to the badges over top of the wings.