Cuba, Republic. A Basic Paratrooper Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1877 (in bronze

Instituted in 1877 (in bronze gilt with red

now that he was age 34 and had a family to support

contact marks evident on both sides of the cross base

and are secured in place with two magnetic metal rivets

Cuba, Republic. A Basic Paratrooper Badge certificate_of_authenticity Instituted in 1877 (in bronze(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