Paratroopers jump bacge, I think, but I am a Marine.....
Nope, the jump wings are at the top of his left. Some other airborne pin is right below it. I would say the one on his right is some sort of mechanized airborne but I’ll keep checking.
a. Personnel may not wear more than one foreign badge at a time. Only those badges awarded in recognition of military activities by the military department of the host country are authorized for acceptance and permanent wear on the Army uniform. The only Vietnamese badges authorized for wear are the parachute, ranger, and explosive ordnance disposal badges. Soldiers must obtain approval from HQDA, in accordance with the procedures provided in AR 600–8–22, to accept, retain, and wear a foreign badge.
b. Males wear a foreign badge 1⁄8 inch above the right pocket flap, or 1⁄2 inch above any unit awards that are worn (see fig 29–84). Females wear the badge 1⁄2 inch above the nameplate, or 1⁄2 inch above any unit awards that are worn (see fig 29–85). Personnel may not wear a foreign badge unless at least one U.S. medal or service ribbon is worn at the same time. Foreign badges are not authorized for wear on mess or utility uniforms. Personnel may not wear foreign badges that are awarded only as cloth badges. Personnel may not wear foreign badges that cannot be worn properly because of size or configuration. 312 AR
Thanks for info.
The airborne badges are noted what I was looking at was a CREST,Orange(?) with an argent(Cream) with three symbols. It is a close but not the same as my 40th Signal Battalion CREST. Ours had a Black Field, because originally it was all an black Battalion, and orange argent.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/images/40sig.gif
He was in Artillery which is a Red Field. I cannot find the Battalion Crest in my file although that doesn’t mean there is not one. Also the special Airborne badge on his right is I guess a Specialty field.
On his left he has these two Badges: http://www.imagereferencedatabase.com/myadmin/photogallery/photo-135-135-1965-0-Yes.html
Air Assault Wings Badge is on his pocket flap. US Army Airborne wings are above his medals.
Any data on the crest by anyone?
I do appreciate your replies and thank you.
