M-018 Stunning, Cased Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge
(Fallschirmschützenabzeichen) by Gottlieb and Wagner (GWL)
All Officers, NCOs and Enlisted Men of the Luftwaffe who successfully
completed six parachute jumps and other required tests were authorized to
receive this badge. This earlier-war, tombak example retains the original
burnished finish to the wreath, giving it a very dark appearance with slight
hints of the copper that was used in the manufacturing process. The details
remain crisp, with no wear present. The beautiful gilt finish on the tombak
eagle and swastika remain fully intact, this is literally 100%! The eagle is
retained to the wreath by a pair of small, recessed head rivets, visible on the
reverse of the badge. The pin is narrow and round, with a pointed end. The hinge
is integrated into the reverse of the badge. The reverse is stamped with the
motto of the manufacturer, Gottlieb and Wagner of Idar/Oberstein (GWL). The case
exterior is finished in a blue leatherette (slight wear) with the description in
gilt on the upper lid. This reads “Fallschirmschützen Abzeichen”. Inside,
the upper lid is finished in a purplish rayon, while the lower section is
finished in a blue flocking material with a section cut out for the badge to sit
in. Certainly one of the finest examples of this type badge I have ever
encountered!
$2,850.00
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Item M-018
