Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Gebrüder Wegerhoff GTRexclude a lovely plate in extremely

a lovely plate in extremely fine condition

silvered sequins forming the wing

and a single rear pocket opening with a reinforced horizontal slit closed by a magnetic metal button

HMCS Louisburg was among those hit by bombs and torpedoes from two formations of enemy aircraft

the obverse cross-guard features the embossed

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Gebrüder Wegerhoff GTRexclude a lovely plate in extremely(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered zink and gilded brass, 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 depressed rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with an integral clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting an integral catch, maker marked with the logo of Gebrder Wegerhoff,