Original German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Embroidered Cloth Badge - Parachutist Badge Bira Gun These remained in service throughout

These remained in service throughout WWII

The grip looks to be made of nickel or zinc alloy

FIFTH MARINES

and all of the rivets and snaps are sound

was added in order to recognize the crews of armored vehicles other than tanks

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Embroidered Cloth Badge - Parachutist Badge Bira Gun These remained in service throughoutOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen) was a badge awarded to qualified parachutists of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS of NSDAP Germany. The badge was first established by order of Hermann Gring on 5 November 1936. It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps. After this they were eligible to become a Fallschirmjger (paratrooper). The badge