Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive measuring 22 cm (w) x

measuring 22 cm (w) x 30

the reverse with a maker’s label

resting upon a flat rose-coloured fabric wrapped board

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arms with gilded crossed swords

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker Auction Archive measuring 22 cm (w) x(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