Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Imme & Sohn Hold 38 mm x 61

38 mm x 61

with scattered surface wear evident on both sides

continuous service in France

He was a practical realist who distanced himself from his idealist boss Hans Jeschonnek

marked with logo of maker Rudolf Karneth & Sohne

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Imme & Sohn Hold 38 mm x 61(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, 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 IMME & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 41. 64 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm