Talk:Parachutist Badge (Nazi Germany)

Current Parachutist Badge
If saying that The two awards are not directly related and should not be dealt with in one article, the Fallschirmspringerabzeichen was established in the 1950's, is that best thing you can come with? But unlike what you said they do directly related, that fact of one being made in the 1950's means nothing. the artical name is Parachutist Badge (Germany), not the Current Parachutist Badge (Germany). Both at one time were Parachutist Badge used by the Germany military. 131.6.84.111 16:24, 23 December 2008 (UTC)


 * It's been 8 years, but I agree with the comment above. I will remove the "current" version, since the article is mostly about the WWII badge. K.e.coffman (talk) 07:26, 1 August 2016 (UTC)

Federal Republic of Germany
Following the defeat of the Nazis in World War II, the symbols of National Socialism were outlawed in Germany. After the creation of the Bundeswehr, wearing of decorations and badges earned during war-time was permitted, but only after proper "Denazification". The German Parachutist Badge was eventually changed to its current design in 1956, depicting a parachute falling in the sky surrounded by a ring of oak leaves on wings. This badge is worn over the right breast pocket.

In the Bundeswehr the badge has three levels:
 * Bronze: 5 Jumps, step I
 * Silver: 20 Jumps, step II
 * Gold: 50 Jumps, step III

Notable recipients (Bundeswehr version)

 * John Abizaid
 * Keith B. Alexander (Former US NSA director)
 * David Barno
 * Monica Lin Brown
 * William B. Caldwell, III
 * William B. Caldwell, IV
 * George W. Casey, Jr.
 * Iván Castro
 * Ann E. Dunwoody
 * Anthony Herbert (US soldier)
 * Michele S. Jones
 * Frederick Kroesen
 * David Petraeus
 * Ralph Puckett
 * Hugh Shelton
 * Jeff Struecker
 * Merdith W.B. Temple
 * Kenneth L. Farmer, Jr.
 * John C. Newsome
 * Joshua Wheeler

Foreign Use
Mor information needs to be provided about how non-Germans earn this badge, as it is not uncommon in non-German (e.g. American) militaries. 69.28.149.29 (talk) 22:11, 19 October 2010 (UTC)

Recent edit
Preserving here by providing this link; pls see edit summary for rationale. Please let me know if there are any concerns. K.e.coffman (talk) 01:30, 4 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Preserving here by providing this link; pls see edit summary for rationale. Also: Hhubi, please don't edit while logged out. --K.e.coffman (talk) 20:02, 16 December 2018 (UTC)