US Very Small Army Paratrooper Badge 3/4 Inch Sterling . W362

United States Very Small Army Parachutist Badge (Jump Wings). Marked on back Sterling. Pin back. Most likely 1940s (ww2) era. Very, very small size approximately only 3/4 inches across. Not sure what this would be for, may a sweetheart item or possible for garrison cap. Worn condition.   Additional Notes: The U.S. Army Parachutist Badge is awarded to all military personnel of any service who complete the U.S. Army Basic Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. It signifies that the soldier is a trained military parachutist and is qualified to participate in airborne operations. The badge and it’s sew-on equivalent may be worn on the Army Combat Uniform. The first Army Parachutist Badge was designed in 1941 by Captain William Yarborough and approved by the Department of War in March of 1941. The Parachutist Badge replaced the “Parachutist Patch” which had previously been worn as a large patch on the side of a paratrooper’s garrison cap.   See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.