DDR, PARA WING, EAST GERMANY, SPORT PARACHUTIST, POCKET PATCH Luftsturmregiment (Air Assault Regiment) Willi Sanger The NVA introduced a Fallschirmjager (Paratrooper) battalion in 1962. Designated Fallschirmjagerbattalion-5, this unit eventually evolved into a 2 battalion, 680-man parachute force known as Luftsturmregiment-40 (Air Assault Regiment-40) "Willi Sanger". This was an elite NVA formation noted for it's high level of strike-and-fighting skill, toughness, motivation, and training. NVA paratroopers participated in major Warsaw Pact and NVA exercises like Waffenbrüderschaft 80, JUG 84, Schild-84, DRUSHBA 86, JUG 87. During the 80's the unit was expanded to two full air assault battalions (40 and 41) and upon mobilization, plans were laid for a full brigade staff with support group. On more than one occasion the fallschirmjagers of "Willi Sanger" were awarded the NVA title "Best Troop Unit". Dress and field uniforms unique to the airborne were developed that readily identified these troops as members of the DDR's premier combat unit. International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you.