Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example certificate_of_authenticity The Nazi origins of the

The Nazi origins of the relay have led to calls from some people to drop it from the Olympics

1912 and two 75/27 Mod

PRINZREGENT LUITPOLD”

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR KRIEGSVERDIENST 1939” (“FOR WAR MERIT 1939”)

on five-sided folded ribbon with safety pin attachment

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example certificate_of_authenticity The Nazi origins of the(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a golden yellow diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating soiling and material fatigue consistent with period wear and uniform removal, in very fine condition.