Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude served aboard the HMS Himalaya

served aboard the HMS Himalaya

the centrepiece with enamel red cross in a white background surrounded by the inscription “Bonn Uachtaráin Na h-Éireann"

each stamped with a crown and crescent moon indicating German manufacture

1943 Ellmer was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver

in gilt alloy and enamels

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude served aboard the HMS Himalaya(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.