(Fallschirmschützenabzeichen). Constructed of brass and 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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, measuring 42.36 mm (w) x 53.34 mm (h), weighing 37.4 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in overall better than very fine condition.

