Bundesrepublik Bundeswehr Badges and Awards

[Laurence Strong]

Not much here, though I have a slew of Hat badges.

From what I have been told this is the Gold Sports Badge

[Laurence Strong]

The reverse. I am not sure what is issued these days, I got these prior to the unification of the 2 germany's. I think that this might be an early issue also, by the design of the clasp and the MM

[Laurence Strong]

The MM, if anyone recognises it I would be interested in knowing who they are.

[Dave Danner]

It is a Leistungsabzeichen in Gold, the highest of three classes (gold, silver and bronze). The Leistungsabzeichen is a qualification/achievement badge. It is given based on testing in a list of military skills, including marksmanship, general military knowledge and physical fitness.

There are a large number of makers.

[Laurence Strong]

Thanks for the info Dave

2nd pattern Fallschrimjager, the initial issue had a diving eagle in the middle instead of the parachute

[Hauptmann]

Thanks for the info Dave

2nd pattern Fallschrimjager, the initial issue had a diving eagle in the middle instead of the parachute

Terrific pieces Laurence, both in this post as well as the KVK's. I only wish to high heaven that I'd not listened to others back in the day and had bought up all the 57's I could get my hands on!

But I'm certainly glad to see so much of it being shown here. Sure do hope some references start coming out on these 57's... it's high time.

Anyhow just wanted to say thanks for the great show! Keep em coming!

Dan

[Grant Broadhurst]

But I'm certainly glad to see so much of it being shown here. Sure do hope some references start coming out on these 57's... it's high time.

Watch this space !

[Hauptmann]

Watch this space !

Hi Grant,

Need I say... with eager anticipation!