Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjäger Badge - Parachutist Badge M3 Grease Gun The fuselage iece is mounted

The fuselage iece is mounted on a wooden backing

and is still quite soft

Lock functions but does not have a half-cock position

Other parts

which looks to be a Civilian or Private Purchase example

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjäger Badge - Parachutist Badge M3 Grease Gun The fuselage iece is mountedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine quality manufactured example of a Paratrooper Fallschrimjger badge, with a lovely patinated finish overall. We do not know if the silvering has simply tarnished, or worn off. The basic design is a half Oak Leaf and half Laurel Leaf wreath, with a "Diving Eagle" clutching a Swas (hook cross) in the middle. The eagle is attached to the wreath with two pins, which are peened over to keep the eagle in