Germany, Luftwaffe. A Parachutist Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Auction navy blue square above a

navy blue square above a red rectangle painted on the front

The plane blew up in midair with the six remaining crew still on board

and maker marked "G

although not before his regiment was thrown into the Battle of Monte Cassino

the unit now based in Pockington and flying Wellington aircraft

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Parachutist Badge, By Jmme & Sohn Auction navy blue square above a(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of an oval nickel silver wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a gilt bronze eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse, clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; marked with the logo of JMME & SOHN, BERLIN on the