Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction with an ornate rule between

with an ornate rule between the type and the photograph

Constructed of of silvered aluminum bullion rolled

with a brown leather tab marked “R

He commanded the regiment from 1892 to 1909

where he was upgraded to Gunner (First Class)

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction with an ornate rule between(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of a heavily silvered wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a heavily gilded eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse,; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round flat wire catch; measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 53. 01 mm (h); weighing 36. 8 grams; in overall mint condition.