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	Glider Badge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Glider Badge was a decoration of the United States Army which was first created in June 1944.
		Following the close of the Second World War, the Glider Badge was authorized to any service member who had completed glider or airborne unit training at the Airborne Department of the Infantry School.
		Subsequent to 1974, the United States Army ceased issuing the Glider Badge, due in part to the decline of glider warfare in the modern age.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glider_Badge (190 words)

	Airborne Glider Badge
		DESCRIPTION: An oxidized silver badge 11/16 inch in height and 1 1/2 inches in width consisting of a glider, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and curving inward.
		At the time authorization of the badge was announced, personnel must have been assigned or attached to a glider or airborne unit or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School; satisfactorily completed a course of instruction, or participated in at least one combat glider landing into enemy-held territory.
		MINIATURE BADGES: A dress miniature badge, 13/32 inch in height and 7/8 inch in width is authorized.
	www.qmmuseum.lee.army.mil /airborne/glider_badge.htm (161 words)

	armybadges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The badge is the same design as that for Army aviator with coat of arms of the United States substituted for the shield of the coat of arms of the United States.
		At the time authorization of the badge was announced, personnel must have been assigned to a glider or airborne unit or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School; satisfactorily completed a course of instruction, or participated in at least one combat glider landing into enemy-held territory.
		The badge is awarded to drivers, mechanics, and special equipment operators to denote the attainment of a high degree of skill in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles.
	www.geocities.com /amdomi11/armybadges.html (4153 words)

	Gliderborne Assault on D-Day - GLIDER TROOPS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Glider Infantry rode the gliders into combat, flying in the same sky convoys as their paratrooper comrades but, for some time, they were excluded from the hazard pay the paratroops received.
		Glider troops were trained beyond the level of the standard British soldier though not to the peak and expense of paratroopers, and as such they were less swift when deployed in an attacking role, but were entirely solid in defence.
		Glider battalions were approximately 50% larger than parachute battalions, comprising of 16 rifle platoons in 4 companies, as opposed to 9 enlarged platoons in 3 companies.
	free.prohosting.com /mawey/gliderborne_glidertroops.htm (3444 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Auxiliary Pilot Badge
		The badge appeared as the standard Aviator Badge with one of three letters centered on the badges’ front crest.
		The badge was also awarded to non-military personnel who performed military related duties such as aircraft courier missions and reconnaissance.
		The Liaison Pilot Badge was presented to military aviators assigned as permanent liaisons to the Air Forces of allied countries, such as the Royal Air Force and French Air Force.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Auxiliary_Pilot_Badge (450 words)

	Jamie Cross Militaria - German Luftwaffe Badges
		The badge is a textbook example of the Deumer style with solid swastika as previously mentioned and the circular retaining clip to the reverse as well as the broad hinge block.
		The badge has two nice domed rivets to the reverse and the makers name is stamped into the reverse of the eagle.
		The badge also has the swastika not very well formed although this is how the badge was manufactured and appears to be a fault with the manufacturing as the plating etc is all intact.
	www.thirdreichmedals.com /luft.html (1433 words)

	Aviation,selling military pilot and aircrew badges,wings and insignia of pre,WW1 and WW2. All countries, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Beautiful badge of wings with sword and Czech coat of arms, lightning bolt in diagonal manner.
		These small badges are very rare as only members of each particular squadron had received them.
		Badges like this were affixed to Adrian style helmets.
	www.antiquesandmilitaria.com /Aviat2.html (1099 words)

	The Oz Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		When the current badge levels were set up years ago, they got carried away with the increased performance of the early double-surface flex wings compared to single-surface flex wings, and extrapolating forward, figured we'd all be flying 25:1 hang gliders by now.
		Instead, we have hang glider badge levels that are identical to sailplanes with 3 or 4 times the performance.
		The diamond badge should be harder, of course, but still attainable by a fraction of the pilots after a determined effort.
	ozreport.com /9.049.4 (378 words)

	Abnops PCP Labs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A.E. Dubois, in the Quartermaster General's office, 350 of the badges were procured from the Bailey, Banks and Biddle Company in Philadelphia and were in the hands of the Commanding Officer of the 501st Parachute Battalion by March 14, 1941.
		The first design effort consisted of a cloth badge, to be worn on the right sleeve of the field jacket, which depicted a full parachute canopy with a half wing extending from the right Major Cross wearing the Rigger Badge during Operation Swarmer, April 1950 side.
		This badge was designed to be worn on the field jacket and on the red baseball cap which was adopted by the 11th Parachute Maintenance Company in late 1949.
	www.abnops.com (1345 words)

	Aviation,selling military pilot and aircrew badges,wings and insignia of pre,WW1 and WW2. All countries, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This badge is described in Rosignoli's book (plate # 77) as a Pilot's, but I have to agree with Mr.
		There were number of variations of this badge but this is probably the most attractive one with translucent red enamels to crown and rich blue to body.
		At the bottom of the reverse in unusual manner is maker's signature as it is engraved in metal filled area.
	www.antiquesandmilitaria.com /Aviation.html (2685 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Explain the methods of launching a glider, the recovery procedure afterwards and how to park a glider.
		Carry out a daily inspection (pre-flight) on a glider to the satisfaction of the instructor, and explain why the inspection of each part is important to the safe operation of the aircraft.
		Explain the emergency procedures for a glider in flight in the case of a) cable failure in the case of a winch or aero-tow launch, and engine failure in the case of a motor glider; b) structural failure or collision at altitude; c) inability to release cable in the case of : i.
	thor.prohosting.com /honeyweb/interest/air-glider.txt (242 words)

	Army Badges Display Recognitions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Miniature badges are 19/32 inch in height and 2 inches in width; 11/16 inch in height and 2 inches in width; and 23/32 inch in height and 2 inches in width, respectively.
		SYMBOLISM: The badge is the same design as that for Army Aviator with the coat of arms of the United States substituted for the shield of the coat of arms of the United States.
		The cloth badges are of an olive green base cloth with the disc and extended bars olive drab for all badges.
	members.aol.com /dischargecert/badge.htm (5573 words)

	Glider Badge scheme
		In the United Kingdom, Gliding is governed by the BGA (British Gliding Association) whilst aerobatic competition for both powered and glider (full size) is governed be the British Aerobatic Association.
		The Sports and Intermediate badge tests are to be witnessed by a BGA Regional Aerobatic Examiner unless scored by a BAeA judge or judges.
		To be constructed by a minimum of three unlimited glider aerobatic pilots in accordance with CIVA Regulations for Unknown Compulsory programmes for Glider Aircraft.
	www.aerobatics.org.uk /glider_badge_scheme.htm (865 words)

	Museum Wanted Items
		Glider Pilot wings were authorized on 4 September 1942 -- long before the glider program had hatched many glider fliers.
		The design for the Glider Assault Badge was approved by Washington on 14 March 1943.
		As it was being awarded in the ETO for participation in the Normandy landings, the Stateside Airborne was conferring it in recognition of graduation from a training course in glider operations.
	www.bragg.army.mil /18ABN/want.htm (387 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Regimental Badge - The Stafford Knot, with Prince of Wales's Plumes superimposed and a Crown above the Knot.
		Glider Badge - A bronze glider badge is worn on the upper right sleeve by all ranks.
		Originally awarded to 2nd South Staffords in recognition of their part in the glider landing in Sicily (9-10 July, 43), the first major operational use of British glider-borne troops as part of the 1st Airlanding Brigade.
	www.geocities.com /Heartland/Flats/6804/58.html (595 words)

	Air Glider Badge Requirements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		List the instruments a glider carries and explain their purpose.
		Demonstrate a knowledge of the structure and controls of a glider.
		Explain the emergency procedures for a glider in flight in the case of
	www.sundownerskylights.com /kenridgescout/req-Airglider.htm (214 words)

	Pilots Badge (BSW 2nd Pat - early)
		This is a 2nd pattern BSW manufactured pilots badge.
		This is an early war-time badge, very heavy in construction, with fine detail.
		I believe this is an eary badge because of the maker name spelt out in full on the reverse of the eagle "
	rgordon4.tripod.com /decorations/id94.html (45 words)

	Army Badges and Tabs - Glider (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Authorization of the Glider Badge was announced in War Department Circular No. 220, 2 June 1944.
		A subdued badge in fl metal finished of the same design is authorized.
		A dress miniature badge, 13/32 inch in height and 7/8 inch in width is authorized.
	www.armystudyguide.com /uniforms/badges_tabs/glider.htm (297 words)

	Awards
		The glider pilot badge was instituted on december 16, 1940.
		The Wound Badge was established on 3 March 1918 by Wilhelm II, Emperor of Germany and King of Prussia.
		German military personnel were awarded the Wound Badge in one of three classes.
	www.angelfire.com /ab6/jg3/awards.htm (350 words)

	Glider Infantry
		Crashed Horsas - Ironically, Glider Infantry initially did not receive jump pay since their training and combat assaults in gliders were considered safer than jumping.
		Glider Infantry on ground as a C-47 double tows two CG-4As into the insertion point.
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	www.pointvista.com /WW2GliderPilots/GliderInfantry.htm (775 words)

	washingtonpost.com: Carl Peterson; Glider Officer, Md. Professor
		Col. Carl A. "Pete" Peterson, 90, a glider infantry officer during World War II and a former professor and administrator at Bowie State University, died Jan. 24 of pneumonia at Howard County General Hospital.
		Two years later, he joined the 194th Glider Infantry, where he served as battalion commander and as executive officer.
		His son recalled a photo of his father standing in front of one of his gliders, the craft marked with more than a hundred bullet holes.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A52848-2005Jan31?language=printer (470 words)

	Airborne Breast Oval (Background Trimming)
		Most airborne units had a distinct oval cloth insignia worn under the parachutist or glider badge on the left breast.
		In 1941 when then Captain William P. Yarborough of the 501st Parachute Battalion returned to Fort Benning with the with the first 350 Parachutist's Badges there was a concern that the badges were small and did not stand out when worn on the uniform.
		To remedy this Captain Yarborough designed an oval background trimming to be worn under the badge and frame it on the uniform.
	www.angelfire.com /md2/patches/other/airborne2.html (584 words)

	BRITISH AIRBORNE - GLIDER TROOPS - SLEEVE BADGE - 1nternet auctions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Superb, MINT condition, current pattern, sleeve badge as worn by Glider Borne Units of the British Airborne Forces in WW2.
		The main British troop carrying glider aircraft, the Horsa Glider, were flown by members of the Glider Pilot Regiment, who upon landing fought with the troops they carried, at battles such as Arnhem, Rhine Crossing and the Normandy Landings, where the glider troops were some of the first on the ground.
		Some of the other specially trained British regiments who were part of the Glider forces were the South Staffordshire Regiment, King's Own Scottish Borderers and Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
	www.1nternet-auctions.com /cat-135/Collectibles/Militaria/Other_Militaria/id-6535336134/BRITISH_AIRBORNE_GLIDER_TROOPS_SLEEVE_BADGE (259 words)

	Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums - Glider pilots badge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The breaks in the reverse of the wreath are a very normal feauture on this producents badge => you can find it on Snigly's badge, the first presented badge + I will another one that has the very same feature.
		And here is one I obtained several years ago directly from the Glider pilot veteran (togheter with his award document, etc...
		), it is a very worn badge with wearing traces on the highlights of the front of the badge.
	www.wehrmacht-awards.com /forums/showthread.php?t=33206 (468 words)

	The Go For Broke Educational Foundation >> History >> Historical Information >> Campaigns
		The body of the glider was 48 feet long and 12 feet high - just large enough to fit a jeep, or a trailer filled with ammunition, or a British six-pound antitank gun.
		At 3,000 feet, instead of the prescribed 100 feet, the gliders were cut off from the tug planes.
		For their actions in Southern France, the men received a Combat Infantryman’s Badge and were the only unit in the 442nd to receive the Glider Badge.
	www.goforbroke.org /history/history_historical_campaigns_southern.asp (769 words)

	Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net
		Image:GliderBadge.gif thumb175pxrightGlider Badge The '''Glider Badge''' was a decoration of the United States Army which was first created in June 1944.
		The badge was considered a successor decoration to the Auxiliary Pilot Badge Glider Pilot Badge Following the close of the Second World War, the Glider Badge was authorized to any service member who had completed glider or airborne unit training at the Airborne Department of the Infantry School.
		There you find a list of all editors and the possibility to edit the original text of the article Glider Badge.
	www.mauspfeil.net /Glider_Badge.html (236 words)

	Luftwaffe Documents of the Wehrmacht (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The scarcity of the Luftwaffe Glider Pilot Badge introduced in December 1940 is exceeded by the rarity of the accompanying certificate!
		For an article on this medal see the Glider Pilot Badge in the Luftwaffe War Badge section.
		Glider Pilot badge and certificate #137 854 awarded to Gefreiten Heinz Heckeroth September 1943.
	hera.bossgames.net /war_badges/luftwaffe/documents/glider_document.htm (194 words)

	Term paper on Glider Badge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Glider Badge The Glider Badge was a decoration of the United States Army which was first created in June 1944.
		The badge was considered a successor decoration to the Glider Pilot Badge Following the close of the Second World War, the Glider Badge was authorized to any service member who had completed glider or airborne unit training at the Airborne Department of the Infantry School.
		See also: Military badges of the United States Category: Badges of the United States military
	www.termpapertopic.org /gl/glider-badge.html (193 words)

	Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums - glider pilots badge question ? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Are there original glider pilots badges with the typical " GWL " pîn and attachement system, catch, also the typical GWL rivets, etc...
		I do not have pictures off the badge right now, but is is still by the vets.
		Its made out off Buntmetal and shows a cut out swastika, as mentioned before the badge has excellent detail but the reverse pin does make me think off the typical GWL style needle, etc...
	www.wehrmacht-awards.com /forums/showthread.php?t=92 (311 words)

	Luftwaffe Badges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The other feature of this badge to note is that it is manufactured from zinc alloy.
		These badges are very commonly found with the original color wash faded, or indeed, non-existent, having been absorbed over time by the base metal.
		Note the construction of the badge - all 1957 awards are said to have been manufactured by the one firm - Steinhauer and Luck.
	hera.bossgames.net /war_badges/luftwaffe/operational_flying_clasps.htm (1244 words)

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