An Early Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity Joseph August began his military

Joseph August began his military career in 1890

taken on strength of the 4th Infantry Battalion on May 2nd

effective December 4

Footnote: The Battle of Copenhagen was an engagement which saw a British fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker fight and strategically defeat a Danish-Norwegian fleet anchored just off Copenhagen on April 2

An Early Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn certificate_of_authenticity Joseph August began his militaryAn Early Paratrooper Badge by JMME & SOHN Silvered nickel silver wreath and tombac gilded eagle, of fine early quality manufacture, by maker "JMME & SOHN BERLIN" (double stamped), weighs 36. 6 grams, with excellent old patina, slightly worn, in very fine condition; a very fine example of an early paratrooper's badge.