Description
the black representing gunpowder and the red representing blood
obverse engraved "Mérite" in running script within an engraved ornate octagonal frame composed of ribbons and tassels
insignia flush to the background
It is accompanied by an assortment of other personal effects
the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “4” for Steinhauer & Lück
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, With Case, By Wilhelm Deumer Auction the black representing gunpowder and(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen mit Etui). Constructed of nickel silver with gilded brass, 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 an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked W. DEUMER, LDENSCHEID, measuring