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

He died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on March 16

maker marked and closed with tape

Base and wreath in silver with white and green enamels

WWI 112th Battalion "Nova Scotia Overseas Battalion" Insignia CEF - Cap Badge (pickled brass

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