Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of (Braunschweiger Totenkopf)

(Braunschweiger Totenkopf)

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “1” for Descher & Sohn

reverse centre depicting the cypher of Ferdinand VII on an enamelled dark blue background

and Victory Medal (49899 PTE

measuring 89 mm (w) x 136 mm (h))

Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of (Braunschweiger Totenkopf)(Luftwaffe Brustadler fr Mannschaften). Constructed of dark grey wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey drop tail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a partially intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), a first pattern insignia in uniform removed and better than very fine condition.