Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Hold above an inscription of “BENE

above an inscription of “BENE MERENTI”

unissued and mint condition

Oberleutnant Rudolf Marggraf is reported missing as of 5:24 am on July 14th

then battle Salerno

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Hold above an inscription of “BENE(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets holding the obverse eagle in place, with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 48 mm (w) x 53. 33 mm (h), weighing 43. 4 grams, period repair evident to the catch, in