Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By C.e. Juncker Auction After leaving the British Army

After leaving the British Army in 1985

circa late 1930’s period manufacture

as recognition for 8 years of faithful service with the police

1938 in the 3rd Company of the same unit

Irving Ford (1862-1890)

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By C.e. Juncker Auction After leaving the British Army(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked C. E. JUNCKER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 28 mm (w) x 52. 50 mm (h),