1960-1967, DDR, NVA, PARACHUTIST, SLEEVE PATCHES, COLLAR TABS, BERET PATCHES These are vintage and original military issue Parachutist Qualification Patches and Collar Tabs from East Germany (Deutsche Demokratische Republik - DDR). These are from an established collection and is long obsolete and now getting scarce. These are from a small select unit of elite paratroopers in a country that ceased to exist over 57+ years ago. During 1967-1991, the Airborne Service insignia was modified slightly in design. When the new collar insignia introduced a parachute and wings, the wings were removed from the Airborne Service Arm patches. Grouping consist of the following: Two Airborne Beret Patches. Field and Service Dress DDR, NVA, PARA, OFFICERS COLLAR INSIGNIA, EAST GERMANY, PARACHUTIST DDR, NVA, PARA, ENLISTED COLLAR INSIGNIA, EAST GERMANY, PARACHUTIST CIRCA 1967-1991, DDR, NVA, PARA, ENLISTED, 14 SLEEVE PATCHES, PARACHUTIST, BRANCH OF SERVICE Fabric: Wool. Size: 2.5 inch/ 6 cm Ranks: Primarily EM/NCO; not worn by officers except for certain service specializations identified below. Period of Use: From 1960-1967, by all units. After 1986, service career patches were discontinued with these exceptions: * Units: Medical Service and Military Music Student). Ranks: EM/NCO. * Units: Medical Service, Military Justice and Military Musician. Ranks: Officers/Warrant Officers. *NOTE: The dark blue sleeve patches were for their underwater warfare soldiers, scuba. CIRCA 1967-1991, DDR, NVA, PARACHUTIST PATCH Luftsturmregiment (Air Assault Regiment) Willi Sanger The NVA introduced a Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper) battalion in 1962. Designated Fallschirmjagerbattalion-5, this unit eventually evolved into a 2 battalion, 680-man parachute force known as Luftsturmregiment-40 (Air Assault Regiment-40) "Willi Sanger". This was an elite NVA formation noted for it's high level of strike-and-fighting skill, toughness, motivation, and training. NVA paratroopers participated in major Warsaw Pact and NVA exercises like Waffenbrüderschaft 80, JUG 84, Schild-84, DRUSHBA 86, JUG 87. During the 80's the unit was expanded to two full air assault battalions (40 and 41) and upon mobilization, plans were laid for a full brigade staff with support group. On more than one occasion the fallschirmjagers of "Willi Sanger" were awarded the NVA title "Best Troop Unit". Dress and field uniforms unique to the airborne were developed that readily identified these troops as members of the DDR's premier combat unit. This will be shipped via United Parcel Service, full insurance, adult signature upon delivery. International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you.