[1] It was originally awarded to Luftwaffe personnel after completion of the required number of six jumps.

The badge depicted a diving eagle with a swastika in its claws surrounded by a silver wreath.

The original construction was made of "gold-finished bronze" for the eagle and "oxidized silver plate" for the laurel leaves.

[3] An army version (Fallschirmschützen-Abzeichen des Heeres) was later introduced (1 September 1937), with the swastika relocated to the top of the wreath and surmounted by a smaller upright eagle.

[5] The Waffen-SS personnel of the 500, 501 or 502 SS-Parachute Battalions were awarded the Luftwaffe badge after they passed the jump and other test requirements.