Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive chipping on the red enamelled

chipping on the red enamelled ring

This NCO who enlisted with the Battalion in 1914

quality workmanship

silver Iron Cross insignia on the lid

wear and discolouration evident on the cloth exterior

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive chipping on the red enamelled(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of a heavily silvered wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a heavily gilded eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse,; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round flat wire catch; measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 53. 01 mm (h); weighing 36. 8 grams; in overall mint condition.