cypher of Muhammad an-Nasir Bey (1906-1922) on the centrepiece
who was killed in action near Zhytomyr in Autumn 1943
American Expeditionary Force Commemorative Medal 1918 (places and dates of battles on the reverse)
issued in Dresden on 18 August 1932
60mm (h – inclusive of suspension bar)
Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, By Imme & Sohn United Republic of cypher of Muhammad an-Nasir Bey(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered tombak, 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 IMME & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 41. 64 mm (w) x 52. 32 mm