Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid Auction Archive He died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis

He died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on March 16

two holes on the side of the coupling near the base for attachment to the flag pole

and of the group interest above the personal interest

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened core inside of a silvered frame

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid Auction Archive He died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Instituted on 5 November 1936 by Hermann Gring. 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked P. MEYBAUER BERLIN on reverse, measuring 42. 72 mm