On October 8
the obverse bearing a black dyed square overlaid by three green bars and two clusters of oak leaves
constructed of a circular dark wooden backer
7 mm (w) x 53 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension
an anchor bearing laurel leaves above a star at the right and engraver marked "D
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type C, Refurbished Example by Paul Maybauer Newly Listed On October 8(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval 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 replacement crimped barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting an original round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER, BERLIN, measuring 42. 57