The badge is worn by Para Special Forces.In the context of the badge, it unveils the willingness of men to protect the country even to the peril of their life.Balidaan in Hindi basically means ‘Self Sacrifice’.Worn above the service medals and ribbons.Moreover, the person is adroit with various underwater explosives and weapons.It also tells that the person excels in specialization for underwater operations.The badge simply speaks volumes and depicts that the personnel is a diver fully geared with a combat load and ready to undertake specialized underwater operations.1 star, 2 stars and 3 stars denote 25, 50 and 100 jumps respectively.The number of stars usually indicates a total number of successful jumps.It is basically a brass badge having stars at the bottom of the parachute.The badge was earlier worn over the upper right sleeve but after 1975 it appears above the name tag.There are other variants also which are usually gold wired wings worn during ceremonies.The Jump wings are basically airborne brevet with an open parachute in white, with light blue (cyan) wings.This course basically includes a jump from the aircraft at higher altitudes, during the day as well as during night time.The Para Jump wings are earned after a successful completion of Parachute basic course.Following are the badges earned by the Indian Para Commandoes: These badges worn simply speaks volumes about the man who wore these, the badges have a different meaning which is discussed in the blog. Similarly, the ‘Red Devils’ or the Para Commandoes also have a variety of badges earned by them through rigorous training. We all know that the credit for the Surgical Strikes in 2016 also goes to the Indian Para Commandoes.Įvery regiment has their different badges and insignia that they wore in their dresses. Highly skilled in combat and at the same time also well prepared to tackle the adversities. Likewise, Indian Para Commandoes are also the bravest of brave known all of over the country.

We know that the Para Commandoes are of the most elite and skilled soldiers that countries have in its force. Hello folks, in this blog we are going to discuss the badges worn by Indian Para Commandoes.

Military freefall parachutist badge