Cuba, Republic. A Basic Paratrooper Badge Buy Now 1772 to recognize services rendered

1772 to recognize services rendered to the state that did not merit the Order of the Seraphim or the Order of the Northern Star

presumably awarded to the military personnel who defeated an invading army of Guatemala and Nicaragua on September 25

(NS-Flugtag Erinnerungsabzeichen)

bearing double-sided chain-stitched yellow anchors with golden highlights

The Swiss-born Major-General Louis de Watteville was appointed commander of the Montreal District on September 17th

Cuba, Republic. A Basic Paratrooper Badge Buy Now 1772 to recognize services rendered(Insignia de Paracaidista basica) constructed of gilt metal with blue, white, and red enamel, the face depicting a parachutist descending beneath a parachute canopy surmounted by the Cuban national flag, reverse screw back attachment intact with original screw disc present, measuring 21. 2 mm x 45. 9 mm. The badge is in good condition, with small cracks present to the white enamel field. Footnote: This Cuban paratrooper badge dates from the 1980s and