Chilean Army First-Generation Paratrooper Badge – Nickel Silver, 1960s
Chilean Army First-Generation Paratrooper Badge – Nickel Silver, Late 1960s
A historically significant example of first-generation metal paratrooper insignia issued to Chilean Army airborne troops.
Designed in 1965 by Lieutenant Jorge Pantoja Bornard, this early pattern dates to the late 1960s and represents the first generation of metal qualification badges worn by Chilean paratroopers.
Manufactured from nickel silver, this variant features a distinctive safety-pin fastening system designed to secure the insignia directly to the beret. This early attachment method distinguishes it from later versions featuring modern pin-style fittings.
An important collectible documenting the evolution of Chilean airborne insignia during the Cold War era.
Item Details
- Country: Chile
- Military Branch: Chilean Army
- Insignia: Paratrooper qualification badge
- Generation: First-generation metal pattern
- Designer: Lieutenant Jorge Pantoja Bornard
- Design Year: 1965
- Period: Late 1960s
- Material: Nickel silver
- Attachment: Safety-pin fastening for beret wear
A distinctive addition to a specialized collection of Chilean militaria, airborne insignia, and Cold War military collectibles.
Add this early-generation Chilean paratrooper badge to your collection.
