Questions on this Para Badge

[custer1]

Hello all:

A forum newbie here with my 2nd post of the day. This time a Fallschirmjaeger badge, requesting your collective input on this one.

Obtained at a central PA antique mall in 2006, dealer claimed to have obtained from some old lady (yes, the typical story).

Anyways, the eagle appears to me to be extremely well struck with very nice detail.

Wreath is not so well detailed.

However, the reverse is rather nightmarish. The pin and hook are very bent. The rivets don't appear to match (are they supposed to?).
And then the layer of corrosion-like crude - any explanations on that?

Reverse of eagle has the Assmann hallmark (I chalked it on one photo).

Height: 53.30 mm (2.099 in); width: 42.15 mm(1.66 inches).

Thanks for any input and discussion.

Regards, Jim B.

[ChrisH]

i would say a original Assmann .......... but this condition

[Thomas Durante]

Hi Jim,

Another original, so looks like you are 2 for 2

Like Chris says, this is an original Assmann Para badge, but in pretty rough condition (looks like it might even be ground dug). Brass eagle and Nickel Silver wreath, this likely dates to the early wartime period (1939 - 1942, before Assmann switched to zinc production).

Its one of the most common type of Para badge to be found, Assmann was a prolific maker of Luftwaffe badges. Despite its condition, at least its original.

Tom

[custer1]

Chris and Tom:

Thanks for the input. I'm pleasantly surprised once again today, and I needed that. I suppose that I shouldn't post anymore badges for awhile.

Also good to hear confirmation on assessment of its atrocious condition, especially reverse.

I likewise thought dug. I obtained a stamped Panzer Assualt badge from same source, it is also rough condition with similar corrosion. Maybe same point of origin ??? I'll take some photos of it as well and post across next couple days.

Detail on the eagle is what attracted me to it.

thanks again and I'm looking forward to further interaction.

Regards, Jim

Hi Jim,

Another original, so looks like you are 2 for 2

Like Chris says, this is an original Assmann Para badge, but in pretty rough condition (looks like it might even be ground dug). Brass eagle and Nickel Silver wreath, this likely dates to the early wartime period (1939 - 1942, before Assmann switched to zinc production).

Its one of the most common type of Para badge to be found, Assmann was a prolific maker of Luftwaffe badges. Despite its condition, at least its original.

Tom

[wh014d4394]

i would have just loved to have got my mits on this one.but its not for sale