This is a museum quality sterling silver reproduction of a World War II Paratrooper Badge with an USMC EGA attached pin back based on an AE design. A marine upon completeion of jump school is awarded the standard Army Paratrooper badge until they have completed their fifth jump for the USMC Badge. Of course some Marines would nto wear an Army badge so I am sure this was made to show they were a Marine and proud of it.