Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Parachute Badge, 1957 Version, c. 1965 Republic of The are dated to July

The are dated to July 11

one is in the process of being dug out of the snow

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed and lacquered dark brown wood featuring a hooked pommel for a secure grip

wear and stain on reverse of medal

Germany, Federal Republic. A Luftwaffe Parachute Badge, 1957 Version, c. 1965 Republic of The are dated to July(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Re instituted on July 26th, 1957. Constructed of silvered and gilded tombac, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch that is bent and does not allow the pinback to open, unmarked, measuring