An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge By Assmann Auction Archive marked on bottom with "

marked on bottom with " FEINSILBER ALPAKA AUFLAGE - JOH

contact marks and dents from active use

the reverse of this buckle features a standard slotted ramp style catch with a steel roll bar and prongs

the crown above with a Second Reich gilt aluminum cockade with a painted black base incorporating a raised silvered ring and a red felt centre

An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge By Assmann Auction Archive marked on bottom with "An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by Assmann In gilded tombac, wreath in nickel silver (referred often as type E by this maker); badge weighs 36. 7 grams, with makers logo stamped on reverse, in worn condition; a good example by this maker.