Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Archive Constructed of gilded bronze and

Constructed of gilded bronze and enamels

the others are un-named as issued

nine of which have enamels

along with assorted research papers printed out from "Mountbatten and the Men of the Kelly" mentioning Lord

1916 in Palmerston

Portugal, Republic. Two Parachutist Badges Archive Constructed of gilded bronze andFirst badge with a three piece construction, coat of arms insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, along with a silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze gilt wings base, measuring 68. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, intact enamels. Second badge with a two piece construction, silvered cap on the parachute, mounted to a bronze coat of arms and wings base, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback.