Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive marked "STERLING" and maker marked

marked "STERLING" and maker marked "N

(1914-1916 Issue)

the reverse with a maker’s label

measuring 22 cm (w) x 30

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive marked "STERLING" and maker marked(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of partially gilded nickel silver, 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 eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 87 mm (w) x 53. 28 mm