This original Iraqi Army parachutist qualification badge dates to the Saddam Hussein era and represents service in Iraq’s elite airborne and special forces units. The design features a stylized open parachute in the red, white, and black of the Iraqi national colors, flanked by black enameled wings and centered with a red disc bearing the golden Republican Eagle—symbol of the Ba’athist state.

Badges like this were worn by graduates of Iraq’s demanding airborne school, many of whom served in the Republican Guard, Special Forces, or commandos trained for deep insertion and behind-the-lines operations. Iraqi paratroopers were deployed during the Iran–Iraq War, notably in cross-border raids and high-risk reconnaissance missions. Later, during the 1990–91 Gulf War, airborne-qualified troops were used for key defensive positions, internal security, and regime protection.

This enameled wing badge was typically worn on dress uniforms, often above the left breast pocket, as a mark of distinction. It represents a rare surviving example of the insignia used by Saddam Hussein’s military apparatus at its height. A striking collectible with bold design and powerful symbolism from Iraq’s modern military history.

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