U.S. Army 11th Air Assault metal wings. Full size
United States U.S. Army 11th Air Assault metal badge wings. Full size
American U.S. Army 11th Air Assault metal badge wings full size 45mm x 29mm.
This full size example of the 11th Air Assault wings has a attractive antique silvered finish. The reverse has two clutch pin fittings and is stamped with the makers mark.
This early version of the Air Assault Badge was worn by troops of 11th Air Assault Division who qualified for it by making three helicopter rappels from 60 feet (18 m) and three from 120 feet (37 m). Soldiers were also required to be knowledgeable of aircraft safety procedures; familiar with aircraft orientation; proficient in hand and arm signals and combat assault operations; able to prepare, inspect and rig equipment for external sling loads; and able to lash down equipment inside helicopters. The badge was first awarded in early 1964 and was only authorized for wear by soldiers within the 11th, as it was a division award and not authorized for Army-wide wear by the Department of the Army.
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