Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden JOHNSON) Naming is privately engraved

JOHNSON) Naming is privately engraved

a patrol in strength sent out that afternoon

the exterior bearing a central raised skull and crossbones executed in high relief

2 mm x 127

Cufftitle is constructed of blue wool

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type D, by C.E. Juncker visually-hidden JOHNSON) Naming is privately engraved(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver with 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 visible rivets securing the eagle in position, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 71 mm (w) x 53. 30 mm (h), weighing 40. 4 grams, a stunning example retaining virtually