An oxidized silver badge 11/16 inch in height and 1 1/2 inches in width consisting
of a glider, frontal view, superimposed upon a pair of stylized wings displayed and
curving inward.

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The wings suggest flight and together with the glider symbolize individual skills
and qualifications in aerial flight utilizing the glider.

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The Glider Badge is no longer awarded. At the time authorization of the badge was
announced, personnel must have been assigned or attached to a glider or airborne
unit or to the Airborne Department of the Infantry School; satisfactorily completed
a course of instruction, or participated in at least one combat glider landing into
enemy-held territory.

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Authorization of the Glider Badge was announced in War Department Circular
No. 220, 2 June 1944.