Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (NAVY) METAL OFFICER’S BREAST EAGLE. (Hoheitsabzeichen) FOR SUMMER UNIFORM Certified

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Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (NAVY) METAL OFFICER’S BREAST EAGLE. (Hoheitsabzeichen) FOR Summer Uniform Certified. German Naval uniforms and headgear were based on traditional designs that date back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848, and although uniforms and headgear did evolve during the interim years many items used during the Third Reich would still have been quite recognizable to the Imperial sailor. The Kriegsmarine adopted a slightly modified version of the NSDAP’s, Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei, (National Socialist German Worker’s Party), national eagle for wear on the front of the headgear and the right breast of the uniform on March 24TH 1934. The Kriegsmarine’s version of the national eagle was identical to the army version except for the coloration with the army utilizing silver, white and grey eagles while the Kriegsmarine utilized golden yellow eagles. This particular removable metal style of eagle was worn on a variety of garments as opposed to the army version which was only worn with the white summer tunic. Stamped alloy national eagle with spread wings and a fire gilt finish. Wingspan is roughly 9.5cm from tip to tip. Eagle shows nice detailing and reverse is a mirror image of obverse. Reverse with solid, soldered hinge, thin round horizontal pin and soldered catch all intact. Reverse of eagle also has a vertical retaining prong to wreath.  In good but used condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Nice UNTOUCHED EXAMPLE! DO NOT MISS THIS! A RARE EAGLE!