Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn United Republic of After having served one year

After having served one year in New Guinea

With frosted silver frame and iron core

Footnote:SS-Gruppenführer and Lieutenant General of the Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß (1901–1985) was a recipient of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

51 mm x 61

Klasse mit Schwertern” in golden lettering on the inside of the lid

Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn United Republic of After having served one yearAn Early Paratrooper Badge by JMME & SOHN Silvered nickel silver wreath and tombac gilded eagle, of fine early quality manufacture, by maker "JMME & SOHN BERLIN", weighs 39. 3 grams, with excellent old patina, a worn example, with owner's name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition; a very good example of an early paratrooper's badge.