Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction where he was upgraded to

where he was upgraded to Gunner (First Class)

Constructed of of silvered aluminum bullion rolled

Originally gifted from the parents of Gefreiter Karl Heinz Wedekind

with a brown leather tab marked “R

Non-Commisioned Officers Certificate (to "Corporal T

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version Auction where he was upgraded to(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of a heavily silvered wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a heavily gilded eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse,; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round flat wire catch; measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 53. 01 mm (h); weighing 36. 8 grams; in overall mint condition.