Hungarian Paratrooper Jump Scholl Document

[Eric Queen]

Not sure how many have seen these before. They are quite rare and impressive in person. They are 40 x 60 cm, were made in 1940 and, as far as I can tell, were only awarded early in the war (1941/42 time frame), Also, it would seem that they were awarded only to men who made 10 or more jumps (you only needed 5 jumps to be awarded the badge).

This one is still in its original frame from the period and includes a studio portrait of the man.

[Eric Queen]

Close up of Szakály wearing the Type 2A paratrooper badge.

[Eric Queen]

Two more to Beslics and Kiss.

[Eric Queen]

The documents were meant to capture the number of jumps made (11 in Beslics case) and the company. For some reason Beslics company designation was not entered.

[Eric Queen]

András Kiss made 19 jumps

[Eric Queen]

Kiss was a member of the Communications (Hiradő) Company.

[Rene Chavez]

Really nice Eric never seen one, thanks for sharing.

Rene Chavez
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[Ironcrown]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing!
I've never seen such documents before

[gabe]

Very nice ones!

The signature on the left, is from Andor Juhász lieutenant. On the rigt, Lajos Molnár lieutenant. They are mentioned in the some memoirs or in artickles about Hungarian paratroopers.

The documents were meant to capture the number of jumps made (11 in Beslics case) and the company. For some reason Beslics company designation was not entered.

[Dennis S]

Very very nice

[MarcoPennisi]

Not sure how many have seen these before. <>

You betcha. Thank you for sharing this first.