Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Decorative Finial Hold To prevent Carinhall from falling

To prevent Carinhall from falling into the hands of the advancing Red Army

Five weeks after joining his new unit

Footnote: The Order for Distinguished Service in Defence of the Social Order and the Country was created in 1958 and amended in 1968

the exterior consisting of a raised skull flanked on each side by crossbones

and Wound Medal

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge Decorative Finial Hold To prevent Carinhall from falling(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.