Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude 1943 Ellmer was awarded the

1943 Ellmer was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver

an auxiliary science of history and numismatics which studies orders

the base maker marked “HAUPTMÜNZAMT WIEN”

the centrepiece with enamel red cross in a white background surrounded by the inscription “Bonn Uachtaráin Na h-Éireann"

He later served as a Lieutenant with the United States Navy during the Second World War and the Korean War

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude 1943 Ellmer was awarded the(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a golden yellow diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating soiling and material fatigue consistent with period wear and uniform removal, in very fine condition.