Irvin Parachute Company Qualification Enamel Badge

A rare Irvin Parachute Company Qualification Enamel Badge, circa 1940s.  The obverse of the badge depicts a parachute canopy inlaid with dark blue and white enamel, with gold wings with the title below IRVIN.

The reverse has the makers mark “H.W.Miller Ltd Branston St B’Ham.18, Made in England”; measuring 33mm (w) x 19mm (h); complete with a coiled retaining pin and hook.   Overall, the badge has no damage or repairs and is in very good condition.