Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge (Fallschirmschützenabzeichen). The Paratrooper’s qualification badge was instituted by 'Hermann Göring' on 5 November 1936 for award to Luftwaffe 'Fallschirmjäger' personnel who had written the required tests and completed six parachute jumps. This badge is a nice 'Buntmetall' (tombak) example. The badge still retains almost all of its original finish and is showing very nice & pronounced detail overall. The badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. The badge is not visible maker marked but can be attributed to the company of 'Friedrich Linden' from Lüdenscheid. Extremely rare original Paratrooper's Badge in very good condition!