Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) NCO’s Breast Eagle
An example of an uniform removed Wehrmacht Heer (Army) NCO’s breast eagle; constructed of fine silver aluminum wires twisted around a white fabric core, and machine embroidered into the form of a national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika; on a dark green (Flaschengrün) wool backer; still attached to a piece of the original uniform; measuring 133 mm (w) x 52 mm (h); in overall near mint condition. (C: 221)

