In addition to your existing collection of military stamps, this 1/4″ thick acrylic “Airborne” tab stamp provides the perfect finishing touch for paratrooper-themed gear. First, the design features the iconic curved arch synonymous with the U.S. Army’s elite jump-qualified units. Specifically, the stamp depicts the “AIRBORNE” text in a bold, sans-serif block font, centered perfectly within a crisp, arched border. Because we use high-grade clear acrylic, you can see your leather surface through the tool to ensure exact placement.
Furthermore, the thick material handles the pressure of a shop press or a mallet without cracking or warping. Consequently, you produce a professional-grade impression that mimics the look of authentic military patches.
Moreover, this stamp performs exceptionally well on dampened vegetable-tanned leather. To begin, apply a small amount of water to your leather surface. Next, press the stamp firmly into the grain. As a result, you will see a deep, beautiful relief that highlights the heritage of the airborne infantry. While other stamps may blur, our precision-cut edges keep every letter sharp. Finally, visit www.pastorbobleather.com to grab yours and complete your tactical leather toolkit. Therefore, you can create custom belts or covers that honor the “Screaming Eagles” or “All-Americans” with pride.
While many people associate jumping from planes with the Air Force, the paratroopers themselves are Army soldiers. The Air Force provides the aircraft and pilots (like the C-130 or C-17) to fly them to the “drop zone,” but the soldiers who jump and fight on the ground belong to the Army.
Key Army Airborne Units
82nd Airborne Division (“All American”): Based at Fort Liberty (formerly Fort Bragg), NC. They are the primary airborne infantry division and specialize in “forced entry” (parachuting into hostile areas).
11th Airborne Division (“Arctic Angels”): Based in Alaska, they specialize in airborne operations in extreme cold and mountainous terrain.
101st Airborne Division (“Screaming Eagles”): While they keep “Airborne” in their name for historical reasons, they actually specialize in Air Assault (using helicopters rather than parachutes).
173rd Airborne Brigade: An independent airborne brigade based in Italy, serving as the rapid response force for Europe.
How it Works
The Army’s airborne forces are part of the XVIII Airborne Corps. They are known as “Light Infantry” because they carry everything they need on their backs. Their history is most famous for World War II, specifically the D-Day landings in Normandy, where they jumped behind enemy lines to secure bridges and roads before the beach invasion.
Since you sell the Special Forces stamps, it’s worth noting: All Special Forces (Green Beret) soldiers are required to be “Airborne Qualified,” meaning they have graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Moore.
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Moreover, if you are looking for more great stamps, leather, or other tools to complete your project, be sure to visit the rest of our store at www.pastorbobleather.com. You will find everything you need for your next great leatherworking project!
***SPECIAL NOTE: How to Use Your Stamp***
Important! Never use a hammer! We design this stamp for steady, even pressure, not sharp hits. Therefore, using a hammer will definitely break the acrylic stamp and cancel your lifetime guarantee.
You must use an arbor press or a vise for the best impressions. First, remember that the leather needs to be cased (wetted). Use a wet sponge to moisten the entire piece of leather evenly. Otherwise, if you don’t wet all the leather, you will get water spots on the finished project. We create the images you see in this listing using a press and a thick piece of leather placed on top of the stamp to spread out the pressure.
Arbor Press Instructions:
- Place your cased leather on a strong, solid surface directly under the press’s anvil.
- Put the stamp on top of the cased leather.
- Place a solid block (wood or metal works best) on top of the stamp. This helps to spread the pressure evenly.
- Apply slow, downward pressure with the press and hold it for 15-20 seconds.
- Check your result. Repeat as needed to get the perfect depth.
Vise Instructions:
- Put your cased leather and the stamp between two hard objects, like a board. Squeeze them tightly so the stamp does not move.
- Place this setup inside your vise.
- Tighten the vise slowly and hold the pressure for 15-20 seconds.
- Release the vise and check how deep the imprint is. Repeat as necessary.
This stamp includes a lifetime guarantee. If, for any reason, the stamp stops giving an acceptable image, simply return it, and we will send you a new one. However, the guarantee is void if you use the stamp with a hammer.
Custom Logos Available:
I have these stamps in stock and can also make custom logos for you. So, if you need a custom design, please send your black and white image to PastorBobLeather (AT) Gmail dot com. After I look at the image, I will let you know if I can produce it.
Want to see how to prep your leather? Watch my video on proper casing here: [Link to your YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/pastorbobleather/]
Here is a category full of Military Themed Stamps:
Dashiell J. –
This is my favorite leather tool. It is so easy to use and it works great.
Berengaria H. –
I love how the stamp feels in my hand. It is very solid and well built.
Evander K. –
I highly recommend this shop. The products are always top notch.
Onesimus U. –
The design is very well balanced. It looks straight every time I use it.
Jessamine P. –
I used this on a wet piece of leather and the detail came out perfect.
Aristide G. –
I love the military designs. They add a great look to my tactical gear.
Braxton V. –
The design is centered perfectly on the block. It makes it easy to line up my work.
Cyril I. –
I made a custom belt for my son and used this stamp. He thinks it is very cool.