Original German WWII Early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The chinscales are well-retained and

The chinscales are well-retained and just show some stiffness to the leather backing

which seems to be original

This is right in period for an M35 double decal helmet

The aluminum hilt looks to have most of the original finish worn away

Not too steep a price for one of the most important cavalry arms of one of America’s most important conflicts

Original German WWII Early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The chinscales are well-retained andOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Paratrooper Badge manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ldenscheid. Sometimes called the parachutist badge, it is a fine quality early example with a nickel silver alloy wreath, separate brass diving eagle, two intact nickel attachment rivets, and a very attractive naturally aged patina. The gold finish on the eagle remains particularly well