Germany, Heer. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Auction stamped hinge and stamped catch

stamped hinge and stamped catch

measuring 60 mm x 73 mm

including western allies

In silver gilt with black enameled feathers and detailing

5 mm (w) x 28 cm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Auction stamped hinge and stamped catch(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen des Heeres). Constructed of gilded and silvered zink, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a Heer style German national eagle, overlaid by a diving German national eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a narrow barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics