Germany, Luftwaffe. A Cased Fallschirmjäger Badge, by Wilhelm Deumer

(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschützenabzeichen mit Etui). Instituted on 5.11.1936 by Hermann Göring. (1936-1945). Consisting of an oval nickel silver wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath, with a gilt tombac eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; the reverse plain, with two rivets visible on the reverse, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; marked “W. Deumer, Lüdenscheid” on the reverse, measuring 42.87 mm (w) x 52.75 mm (h), weighing 38.6 grams. Accompanied by its presentation case of issue, constructed of heavy cardstock, with a black textured faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the case embossed with “Fallschirmschützen” in gold lettering, with a lined interior lid, a slotted medal bed, a functional spring catch with stud release, and a functional exterior metal hinge, measuring 78 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), in overall near mint condition.