Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, With Case, By Imme & Sohn Hold 1957 in Munich

1957 in Munich

the medal bed slotted for the once present breast star rosette

but opposed the Hellyer "unification" of the armed forces

the obverse consisting of an oval border presenting as stylized tank treads

it was recognized by both sides of the conflict

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, With Case, By Imme & Sohn Hold 1957 in Munich(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of gilded brass and 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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked JMME & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 41. 80 mm (w)