Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjäger Badge by F. W. Assmann & Söhne - Missing Pin - Parachutist Badge German Helmets & Hats It is a wooden handle

It is a wooden handle with a steel fitting that is inserted into the hollow of the cocking handle to give more leverage with jammed cartridges

The barrel is labeled with serial number 987

and protected sea convoys and transport routes

The second sword is definitely in worse condition

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Paratrooper Fallschirmjäger Badge by F. W. Assmann & Söhne - Missing Pin - Parachutist Badge German Helmets & Hats It is a wooden handleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine quality manufactured example of a Paratrooper Fallschrimjger badge, with a lovely patinated finish overall. The basic design is a half Oak Leaf and half Laurel Leaf wreath, with a "Diving Eagle" clutching a Swas (hook cross) in the middle. It looks to be an early war example, with a gilt brass eagle attached to a silvered zinc wreath. Unlike most we see, there is still lots of the original finish