Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn Archive overall length approximately 47cm

overall length approximately 47cm

A War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer - In silvered zinc

Footnote: This medal was instituted on May 21

and now it shall prove anew that our emperor honours his sons

Sir Eric Homewood Stanham Truscott also fought in the First World War

Germany. An Early Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Badge By Jmme & Sohn Archive overall length approximately 47cmAn Early Paratrooper Badge by JMME & SOHN Silvered nickel silver wreath and tombac gilded eagle, of fine early quality manufacture, by maker "JMME & SOHN BERLIN", weighs 39. 3 grams, with excellent old patina, a worn example, with owner's name hand scratched on reverse, in very fine condition; a very good example of an early paratrooper's badge.