2 mm (w) x 19 mm (h)
the "weather inclined to rain"
The inside right collar has two metal hooks meeting an equal number of metal loops on the left allowing for a the collar to sit flush with the neck area
It is also marked in black handwritten ink "RMD/280" on the left inside collar
obverse with the The Buffs insignia surrounded by various battle honours
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Archive 2 mm (w) x 19(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of brass and nickel silver, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, overlaid by a diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring