Original German WWII Early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly serial number 332189B indicates that

serial number 332189B indicates that it was manufactured in 1890

which seems to be original

which definitely deepens the mystery regarding this item

The metalwork has a lovely plum brown patina

The aluminum hilt looks to have most of the original finish worn away

Original German WWII Early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjäger Paratrooper Badge by Wilhelm Deumer of Lüdenscheid Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly serial number 332189B indicates thatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original German WWII early Second Pattern Luftwaffe Fallschirmjger Paratrooper Badge manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer of Ldenscheid. Sometimes called the parachutist badge, it is a fine quality early example with a nickel silver alloy wreath, separate brass diving eagle, two intact nickel attachment rivets, and a very attractive naturally aged patina. The gold finish on the eagle remains particularly well