Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude the base maker marked “HAUPTMÜNZAMT

the base maker marked “HAUPTMÜNZAMT WIEN”

each stamped with a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture

Martin was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal for his more than twenty years' service in the militia

He later served as a Lieutenant with the United States Navy during the Second World War and the Korean War

an auxiliary science of history and numismatics which studies orders

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude the base maker marked “HAUPTMÜNZAMT(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a golden yellow diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating soiling and material fatigue consistent with period wear and uniform removal, in very fine condition.