Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Decorative Finial Hold Alfonso XII

Alfonso XII

To prevent Carinhall from falling into the hands of the advancing Red Army

Footnote: Leopold (aka Leonhard) Burr (March 13

1) An Air Force Pilot Badge constructed of sterling silver

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Decorative Finial Hold Alfonso XII(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen Endknopf). Constructed of a gilded and silvered bronze alloy, both the obverse and reverse presenting with oval laurel and oak leaf wreaths, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by gilt diving Luftwaffe eagles, swastika removed, the bottom with a screw and dual nuts, unmarked, measuring 42. 80 mm (w) x 64. 98 mm (h), in overall better than very fine condition.