Tätigkeitsabzeichen für Fallschirmspringer 1957-1958 - Parachutists Badge 1957-1958 - Steinhauer & Lück Senior with pin back fastener

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Hello,

I wanted to show you a secured original of the German paratrooper badge as a reference.

This badge was approved on March 31, 1957 by the Federal Minister of Defense Josef Strauss. This is actually only reserved for the then Federal President.
Due to these differences, the Federal President asked the Federal President to submit proposals for the design of a new badge as soon as possible.

It was allowed to continue to be worn until a new badge was introduced. However, the award ceremony was stopped (at least officially) until April 11, 1958.

Due to the short time available, these badges were available in a basic version in black and a senior version in silver.

There are two known manufacturers: Assmann, Lüdenscheid (A) and Seinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid (St&L). Both manufacturers have produced a version with a pin back fastener and splint pins.

I only know these badges from Steinhauer & Lück in silver (senior). They are always cast.

This is the version in Senior (silver) with pin back fastener.