Germany. A Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge by C.E. Juncker of Berlin

An example of a well preserved mid-war production Luftwaffe Paratrooper (Fallschirmjäger) badge; in silvered and gilded tombac; the obverse consisting of a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, with an eagle superimposed on the badge; the reverse plain, but depicting two rivets; a vertical pinback (depicting period repair), with a barrel hinge and a repaired round wire catch; maker marked “C. E. Juncker, Berlin S.W” and engraved “Bimmler” by hand; measuring 42.70 mm (w) x 53.10 mm (h); weighing 40.9 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.