Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive in turn surrounded by a

in turn surrounded by a ribbed ring

the unique handle which is reminiscent of an eagle’s head sits above the lip

A notation in his Course Report Form states "This soldier's appearance is none too smart

before being posted to 'B' Battery

After a brief stopover at Sydney

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Auction Archive in turn surrounded by a(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver and brass, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring