Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity At first he had shortness

At first he had shortness of breath during the attacks but after several attacks he found that he had difficulty in breathing after slight exertion

to the Army Service Corps (29294) as a Driver

It then participated in the successful Battle of the Piave River (June 1918) and the Battle of Vittorio Veneto (October and November 1918)

struck in iron/magnetic

very fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse of the right arm on the Shoulder Badge

Germany, Federal Republic. A Parachutist Badge, Alternative 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity At first he had shortness(Luftwaffe Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Consisting of a heavily silvered wreath, with laurel leaves on the left half of the wreath, and oak leaves on the right half of the wreath; with a heavily gilded eagle attached to the obverse via two rivets visible on the reverse,; the reverse plain, with a vertical needle pin, a barrel hinge, and a round flat wire catch; measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 53. 01 mm (h); weighing 36. 8 grams; in overall mint condition.