He transferred to the 1st Battalion on 12 October 1812 and served in the Peninsula from December 1812
Footnote: The cross was established in 1957
The mnemonic "drei Achten
(Tag der Arbeit Abzeichen)
beautifully hand-etched lion on the centrepiece
United States. Lot Of Three United States Army Basic Parachutist Badges Auction Archive He transferred to the 1stFirst badge with one bronze combat jump star, in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 37. 8 mm (w) x 20. 2 mm (h), horizontal pinback. Second badge in sterling silver, maker marked "GP" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), dual push pins. Third badge in sterling silver, marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38 mm (w) x 20. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback. Ranging from fine to very fine.