Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version Auction An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge

An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge by W

within a floral wreath

Neil would go on to become a pastor at the United Church in Camlachie

The purpose of the badge was to prevent men of military age but not in uniform from being harassed by women pursuing them with white feathers

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version Auction An Early Luftwaffe Paratrooper Badge(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse, Stoffversion). A cross patte constructed of a black cotton core, with white embroidery to outline the shape of the cross, as well as silver bullion embroidery to shape the central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a black paper backer; measuring 44 mm (w) x 44 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.