the Basic Parachutist Badge
1944: "Has developed quickly as a Junior Officer and adapted himself to sea-going life very well
After World War II Viezenz joined the Bundeswehr on April 1
measuring 14 cm (w) x 21 cm (h)
the obverse bearing a central aluminum cockade set within a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire oak leaf wreath
United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Boxed Buy Now the Basic Parachutist BadgeInstituted in 1918. In fire gilt bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35 mm (w) x 10. 7 mm ribbon bar, in their cardboard box of issue, with the Robbins Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts manufacturer's label affixed to the end panel. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration