WW2 German Fallschirmjager Paratrooper Badge Maker G.H. Osang

The WW2 German Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge by maker G.H. Osang is a military decoration awarded to members of the German Luftwaffe who completed the required parachute training and participated in at least six operational jumps. Instituted in 1936, the badge features an oval wreath combining laurel and oak leaves, with a stylized diving eagle clutching a swastika at the center. The G.H. Osang firm, based in Dresden, was one of several official manufacturers of this award during the Second World War. The badge was typically produced in two parts, with a zinc or aluminum eagle riveted to a metal wreath. The reverse often bears the maker’s mark “G.H. Osang Dresden.” Worn on the left breast pocket of the uniform, this badge symbolized the training, status, and operational experience of German paratroopers. Collectors value authentic examples for their craftsmanship, historical relevance, and manufacturer variations.