A German Second World War Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge.
A very nice service used and named Luftwaffe Paratrooper badge. Early heavy nickel quality to the oak and laurel leaf wreath, traces of gilding remaining to the distinctive parachute diving eagle, complete with its original barrel hinge, hook and pin. Two delicate domed rivets. Marked JMME & Sohn, Berlin to the reverse side, also with the faint traces of the original owner personalising the reverse side of the badge, very good condition £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of German Militaria.

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