United States. A Basic Parachutist Badge, by N.S. Meyer, c.1942

In sterling silver, maker marked with the N.S. Meyer shield, maker marked "22" over "M" within a shield (N.S. Meyer of New York), maker marked "N.S. MEYER, INC. NEW YORK" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, measuring 38.3 mm (w) x 20.5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine.