Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example Buy Now He was Killed in Action

He was Killed in Action near Hooge Crater during the Battle of Neuve Chapelle

From 1917 to 1920

firmly held in its correct position

(Waffen-SS Schirmmütze für Offizier)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example Buy Now He was Killed in Action(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a golden yellow diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating soiling and material fatigue consistent with period wear and uniform removal, in very fine condition.