G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Hold demonstrated outstanding initiative and leadership

demonstrated outstanding initiative and leadership in the performance of his duties

along with light wear on the headband

comes with small original photo of recipient

backing plate magnetic

An Early Silver Grade Wound Badge - In tombac

G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Hold demonstrated outstanding initiative and leadershipG. Q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin to F. Lt. G. E. Cruwys 9 KT Gold, hallmarked with the British Crown, "375" (Gold), an anchor (made in Birmingham), date marked "r" (1940) and maker marked "JRG&S", engraved "No. 226 F Lt. G. E. CRUWYS 18th AUG. 1943", 17. 5 mm x 38. 3 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, raised purple velvetine slotted pin bed, scuffed, case better than fine. Footnote: GQ Parachutes Ltd. is named for