His two and a half years' service saw him in England
and 1943 (likely the date of manufacture)
and another hallmark (likely import mark)
a gently worn example in better than very fine condition
The certificate states that Franz Elserbauer
Czechoslovakia, Republic. A Parachutist Badge, C.1960 Auction His two and a halfThree piece construction, silvered bronze with red, light blue and dark blue enamels, number stamped "10142" on the reverse, 44. 3 mm x 60 mm, maker marked "ZUKOV PRAHA XI" on the screwback, fine chipping evident in the light blue enamels on the tip of the wings, silvering wear present on the reverse, very light contact, near extremely fine.