G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Hold backing plate magnetic

backing plate magnetic

comes with small original photo of recipient

as evidenced by the "SG & G Highlander's" designation on the flag's reverse

and then further back to defend Budapest

G.q. Parachute Gold Jump Pin To F.lt. G.e.cruwys Hold backing plate magneticG. 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