consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened core inside of a silver frame
Immediately above on the crown is an intricately detailed aluminum Lutftwaffe eagle insignia
one is maker marked "KG LUKE MELB
but with all of the silvering worn off
before being transferred to L15 and attached to HMS Ambrose from June 7
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Decorative Finial United Republic of consisting of a Cross Pattée(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.