Germany, Luftwaffe. A General’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Hold in general extremely fine condition

in general extremely fine condition

the reverse presents a single horizontal pin with simple catch

with beneath enameled blue ribbon inscribed by Latin inscription IN JURE MERITA

who served with the 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer

the handles extending to a width of 155 mm

Germany, Luftwaffe. A General’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Hold in general extremely fine condition(Luftwaffe Brustadler fr einen General 1. Modell). Constructed of a dark slate grey wool twill base, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered gold bullion wire droptail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, a first pattern example in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.