Original German WWII Luftwaffe Embroidered Cloth Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge - Parachutist Badge Edged Weapons giving a “dumbbell” or “girder”

giving a “dumbbell” or “girder” cross section

There is heavy wear across the launcher

seeing service in the field

These were a shorter weapon intended for Artillery troops

The dark blue tunic is in great condition with minor moth nips present throughout but does unfortunately have fraying along the bottom edge of the tunic itself

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Embroidered Cloth Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge - Parachutist Badge Edged Weapons giving a “dumbbell” or “girder”Original Item: Only One Available. The Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen) was a badge awarded to qualified parachutists of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS of NSDAP Germany. The badge was first established by order of Hermann Gring on 5 November 1936. It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps. After this they were eligible to become a Fallschirmjger (paratrooper). The badge