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LW Paratrooper badge

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LW Paratrooper badge

Reference : MNL257ACDE

Reproduction of the Luftwaffe Paracaidista badge,
Riveted golden eagle on a silver crown.
Attachment on back.
Manufacturer's markings.

High-quality craftsmanship.
Made in the Philippines.
Registered postage included.

The Luftwaffe paratrooper badge (in German, Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe) was created on November 5, 1936 by Hermann Göring, Commander-in-Chief of the German Air Force. It was awarded to Wehrmacht officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers who had successfully completed parachute training. The exception was officers and NCOs who were instructors at the parachute school. These officers were awarded the parachutist badge immediately after successful completion of parachutist training, as they had already mastered it.

The parachutist badge was awarded for successful completion of the parachute jumping course at one of the Luftwaffe's parachute schools. Initially lasting two months, the course was shortened during the war. The Luftwaffe parachutist badge was awarded after six successful jumps, accompanied by a certificate of acquisition, the “Parachutist Certificate”. The certificate and badge were directly linked to the parachutist allowance, which varied according to rank, from 65 to 120 Reichsmarks per month. To obtain this certificate and allowance, the Wehrmacht member concerned had to justify a minimum of six jumps per year. The badge could also be worn on an honorary basis without proof of retention.

The oval badge features a silver crown with oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right, tied at the bottom with a ribbon. A plunging golden eagle, holding a swastika in its talons, is mounted on this crown. The badge was worn as a pin on the left side of the chest. It was first awarded on December 15, 1936.

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