US Army Parachute Rigger Badge | Vintage Felt | Cheesecloth Backing

 
Magnifier
Nášivka Rigger
  • 1 of 2
10716 1 nasivka rigger
 

Genuine vintage Parachute Rigger qualification patch. "Old School" construction featuring embroidery on a black wool felt base. Distinctive red "RIGGER" text. Reverse side features period-correct "cheesecloth" gauze backing. Mint condition..

Availability Skladem (1 pcs)
€10,23    

Parameters

Product code ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.1028
Brand G.I.
Category Vietnam War
Warranty NE
Dear customers, orders will temporarily be shipped once a week, approximately in the middle of the week. Thank you for your understanding.
 

Description

A pristine example of the "Red Rigger" badge.

  • Significance: Awarded to soldiers trained in parachute packing and maintenance.

  • Construction: This is the desirable Felt/Wool Base variant. Unlike modern fully embroidered patches, the background is the black fabric itself.

  • Authenticity: The reverse displays the classic white "Cheesecloth" (gauze) reinforcement, a hallmark of US manufacturing from the Vietnam War through the early 1980s.

  • Condition: Mint / Unissued. Sharp details and vibrant colors.

Technical Specs:

  • Badge: Parachute Rigger

  • Base: Wool Felt

  • Backing: Cheesecloth / Gauze

  • Style: Cut Edge

  • Condition: Mint.

.

Alternative products

  • Barevná nášivka Special Forces - Vietnam AMS17
    US Special Forces Patch – Merrowed Edge – Dated 1967 – Shalhoub Bros – Rare
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    An authentic US Army Special Forces Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. This item is historically significant as it features a Merrowed Edge (thick border) but carries a confirmable Vietnam War date. The original box label identifies the contract as DSA 100-67-C-1365 (Fiscal Year 1967), manufactured by Shalhoub Bros. This serves as definitive proof that merrowed edge patches were produced and issued during the late stages of the Vietnam War.

    €23,74
  • US tyče k moskytiéře ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.1676
    USGI Mosquito Net Poles | Folding Cot Support | Metal | Original Packaging
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    Genuine US Military metal support poles for the Mosquito Bar. Designed to attach to the US folding cot. New Old Stock in original paper wrapping.

    €28,24
  • Nášivka Special Forces - NAM ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.2665
    US Army Special Forces Patch | Green Berets Arrowhead | Thin Border
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    Genuine US Army Special Forces Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (SSI). Full color arrowhead design featuring the dagger and lightning bolts on a teal background. Vintage "Thin Border" variation. Lightly used condition.

    €49,11
  • Pásky Mitchel - pár ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH894
    Mitchel tapes - pair
    Skladem (>5 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    US camouflage belts Mitchel. Stock condition. The price is for 2pcs.

    €16,37
  • US M1 Liner "An Khe 1965" ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH1817
    USGI M1 Helmet Liner "War-Art" | Vietnam Era | An Khe 1965 | Firestone
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: Collecting

    Genuine USGI M1 helmet liner with unique hand-painted War-Art. Commemorating the 1st Cavalry Division in An Khe, 1965. Rare collector's piece.

    €225,09
  • ERDL Brown Dominant Theater Made Jacket - M-R ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH1698
    ERDL Brown Dominant Theater Made Jacket - M-R
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    A spectacular piece of Vietnam War history: An original "Theater Made" (In-country) combat jacket in the ERDL Brown Dominant (Highland) camouflage pattern. Unlike standard issue gear, this was custom-tailored locally in SE Asia, a practice common among Special Forces and career officers. This specific example is in Unissued / NOS condition, retaining pristine colors and fabric stiffness – a virtually impossible find for theater-made gear.

    €171,88
  • Kniha "The B-52 Tips - Combat Recon Manual" K13799
    US Special Forces Combat Recon Manual Reprint | Project Delta | Vietnam
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: Collecting

    A must-have tactical resource for Vietnam War historians and Special Operations enthusiasts. This 2012 reprint by Special Operations Press combines two legendary Green Beret manuals into one volume: the "Combat Recon Manual" and the famous "B-52 Tips of the Trade." Compiled by the highly classified Project DELTA (Detachment B-52), it reveals the gritty, hard-learned tactics of deep jungle reconnaissance. Paperback, English language.

    €22,51
  • Flash 1st Special Forces Group ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.922
    US Army 1st Special Forces Group Flash | Thin Border | Snowy Back | Yellow
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    Genuine vintage Beret Flash for the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne). Distinctive yellow shield with black border design. "Thin Border" construction with white "Snowy Back" reverse. Mint condition.

    €14,32
  • 1st Lieutenant Collar Insignia - Pair ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.2463
    US Army 1st Lieutenant Rank Insignia | Collar Sew-on Pair | Vietnam Era
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    Genuine Vietnam War era cloth rank insignia for a First Lieutenant (O-2). Sew-on collar version. Features period-correct white/silver embroidery on Olive Drab backing. Supplied as a single uncut strip containing the pair. Unissued condition.

     

    €14,32
  • PARKA M65 (FIELD JACKET) - Sportmaster - 1969 ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH.2487
    USGI M65 Field Jacket | 1969 Contract | Rare "Sportmaster" Typo | Small-Long | Patina
    Skladem (1 pcs) Brand: G.I.

    Genuine 1969 Vietnam era M65 jacket. Features the rare "Sportmaster Inc." label misprint. Aluminum zippers. Heavy authentic patina and wear. Size Small-Long.

    €225,09

Be the first who will post an article to this item!

Only registered users can submit posts. Please log in or sign up.

Do not fill out this field: