Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of measuring 89 mm (w) x

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

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

very good quality badge with fine silvering

Riveted to the peak is an oxidized magnetic metal insignia consisting of a Hessian lion rampant clutching a sword

as is demonstrated by Lassow’s extensive collection of awards [C104]

Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of measuring 89 mm (w) x(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.