Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type B, by Paul Meybauer GTRexclude and bombarded Truk and Sawatan

and bombarded Truk and Sawatan in April

semi-dished version

and provision of crew cadres for the first operational units

then by the 21st Battalion on June 16th

in fine condition and rare

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type B, by Paul Meybauer GTRexclude and bombarded Truk and Sawatan(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of patinated and gilded zink, 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 mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback, maker marked with the logo of Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 42. 66 mm (w) x 53. 44 mm