Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude Martin was awarded the Colonial

Martin was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal for his more than twenty years' service in the militia

1943 Ellmer was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge in Silver

served aboard the HMS Himalaya

in gilt alloy and enamels

He later served as a Lieutenant with the United States Navy during the Second World War and the Korean War

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Fallschirmjäger Badge, Cloth Version, Uniform-Removed Example GTRexclude Martin was awarded the Colonial(Fallschirmschtzenabzeichen, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey oval laurel and oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a golden yellow diving Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating soiling and material fatigue consistent with period wear and uniform removal, in very fine condition.