Original German WWII Luftwaffe Embroidered Cloth Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge - Parachutist Badge NATION upon completion of the course

upon completion of the course syllabus

the various Forestry Groups were folded under the NSDAP umbrella

and on the top of the trigger assembly under the stock with serial number 10995

but it does not look like it was completely refinished during the conversion

The finish/color is correct "winter camouflage" with red "Geneva cross" insignia on the four sides of the helmet

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Embroidered Cloth Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge - Parachutist Badge NATION upon completion of the courseOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Parachutist Badge (Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen) was a badge awarded to qualified parachutists of the Wehrmacht and the Waffen SS of NSDAP Germany. The badge was first established by order of Hermann Gring on 5 November 1936. It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps. After this they were eligible to become a Fallschirmjger (paratrooper). The badge