UBB.threads Forums Uniform & Accessories German Military Uniform Forum Post Your Para Badge!

First off, great to see this forum included. It should generate lots of interest. Although this post is a medal related one I feel that it would be equal here for its significance relating to the fallschirmjager. My example here is a heavy, early, unmarked one. Maker is unknown and the craftmenship is really outstanding.

Pic #2 of the back.

Non standard JMME early bunt metal.

The back.

Here's mine

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Case,should have taken outside photos but down here in S.Fl. were into rain everyday

Here's a rare one, JFS, only a few known of this maker.

JFS reverse.

Here is mine... it is not pretty, but it's real and was worn!!

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CASED GWL FOR COMMENTS

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Very nice GWL cased Paratrooper badge.

I only have one but would love to collect more! Here is my cased B & N L.

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Comments?

Ed

I sorry to say that I do not believe your 'A' marked badge to be original, same goes for the case too, unfortunately.

Here's how a genuine 'A' should look when tombac.

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Richard this badge was bought 20yrs ago so it could be NG references were at that time not what they are today.When it was purchased it was OK by 3 better collector on L.I.N.Y.,but as I said that was a long time ago.Case I never trust any of them.Thanks for the info it still displays nice and thats what it will be.

Anyone have a theory as to what company made this one? The way the eagle's head goes well-past the wreath, makes it almost look like the eagle was re-mounted on the wreath.
No maker markings on the reverse.
Quality construction and materials-note how the top of the pin cants to the side.
501st PIR vet bring-back. Acquired from his son after the vet died, so no further details available-