Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Japanese Kanji size character for

Japanese Kanji size character for "Large" in white on the underside of the skirt at the rear

silver Iron Cross insignia on the lid

quality workmanship

The second photo shows him after his 400th combat flight

with silvered eagle

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction Archive Japanese Kanji size character for(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.