~ WW2 German Luftwaffe Parachutist Badge ~
The badge, of two part construction, has no makers mark but does have a ‘patent pending’ type of mark.
~ Parachutist Badge ~
The Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen) was a badge awarded to qualified parachutists of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS of Nazi Germany.
The badge was first established by order of Hermann Göring on 5 November 1936. It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps. The badge depicted a diving eagle with a swastika in its claws surrounded by a silver wreath. The original construction was made of “gold-finished bronze” for the eagle and “oxidized silver plate” for the laurel leaves. In 1937, the construction of the badge changed to aluminium. In late 1942, the construction was changed again to a metal alloy. A cloth version of the badge was also authorized in 1937, to be worn on a flight jacket. A recipient had to re-qualify for the badge each year.
~ Condition ~
The piece is in good order, the gilding on the eagle is worn, the clasp works well.
~ Dimensions ~
The badge is of the standard size.
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