Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type A, Refurbished Example by Imme & Sohn Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic This Order was officially abolished

This Order was officially abolished in 1860 when Tuscany was annexed into the Kingdom of Sardinia

securely set in place with a row of machine stitching

In this responsible position Colonel LeClair demonstrated decisive leadership

The dagger features a 244 mm-long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and blunted edges

however was later presumed dead

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type A, Refurbished Example by Imme & Sohn Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic This Order was officially abolished(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of nickel silver with gilt, 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 eagle in position, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked IMME & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 41. 63 mm (w) x 52. 35 mm (h),