Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type A, Refurbished Example by Imme & Sohn Hold M" and marked "STERLING"

M" and marked "STERLING"

the suspension loop fitted through with a period original full-length neck ribbon constructed of black rayon

The Congress opened with the consecration of the newly completed St Mary's Cathedral and culminated in the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

the reverse maker marked “METAL NOVELTY COMPANY

the reverse in unisued postcard format and bearing an additional handwritten inscription

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type A, Refurbished Example by Imme & Sohn Hold M" and marked "STERLING"(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver with gilt, 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, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked IMME & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 41. 63 mm (w) x 52. 35 mm (h),