Third Pattern (aka “1943/Brandenburg'' version)
Although this strengthened his relationship with the Russian Empire
the upper sleeves bear a machine embroidered “CANADA” title and a maroon formation patch of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division
six of the eight ball finials bent back
"OE:" (Austria)
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Type B, by Paul Meybauer Newly Listed Third Pattern (aka “1943/Brandenburg'' version)(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of patinated and gilded zink, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback, maker marked with the logo of Paul Meybauer, Berlin, measuring 42. 66 mm (w) x 53. 44 mm