Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction measuring 67 mm x 47

measuring 67 mm x 47 mm

Sharman awarded the Military Medal")

Originally gifted from the parents of Gefreiter Karl Heinz Wedekind

Constructed of of silvered aluminum bullion rolled

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction measuring 67 mm x 47(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of a heavily silvered wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a heavily gilded eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse,; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round flat wire catch; measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 53. 01 mm (h); weighing 36. 8 grams; in overall mint condition.