Original WWII German Luftwaffe CONSTRUCTION UNIT PERSONNEL’S BREAST EAGLE. (Bau Hoheitsabzeichen) Certified

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Original WWII German Luftwaffe CONSTRUCTION UNIT PERSONNEL’S BREAST EAGLE. (Bau Hoheitsabzeichen) Certified. The Luftwaffe pattern national eagle was originally introduced for wear by Fliegerschaft, (Pilot Base), personnel of the DLV, Deutscher Luftsportsverband, (German Air Sports Association), the clandestine, civilian, forerunner of the Luftwaffe on August 18TH 1934 and was officially adopted for wear by all Luftwaffe personnel on March 1ST 1935. The original first pattern national eagle was utilized until a, slightly modified, second pattern national eagle was introduced in late 1936 or early 1937. Regulations dictated that the national eagle was to be worn on almost all headgear and on the right breast of almost all uniforms with a few minor exceptions. The German armed forces, including the Luftwaffe utilized numerous civilian personnel in a wide variety of functions that came under the command of the “RLM”, Reichsluftfahrtministerium, (National Aviation Ministry). One group of these civilian personnel were the construction units manned by civilians with specific expertise or construction qualifications. These personnel were classed as Wehrmacht Gefolge, (Armed Forces Retinue), and were designated as either “Employees” or “Members”, although the distinction between the two is unclear. Although actively employed by the Armed Forces these personnel still retained their civilian status. The Luftwaffe construction unit personnel were outfitted with Luftwaffe style uniforms with two pieces of distinct insignia with one to be worn on the lower left sleeve and the other on the right breast of the uniform. The insignia consists of an, inverted triangular, woven, black cotton base with a machine embroidered Luftwaffe style eagle in flight, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, positioned below machine embroidered Latin script, “L. Bau.”, indicating Air Force Construction, all in silvery/grey rayon threads. The eagle is very similar to the standard Luftwaffe eagle but is facing to its right as opposed to its left. The black base also has a fine, machine embroidered, silvery/grey rayon stripe positioned near the outer edges. Glue spots to the reverse indicating it was most probably in a scrap book at some point.  issued in almost mint condition.  A nice, quality example.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Brought home by a U.S   Veteran as a trophy of war. 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. You wanted the best this is it. Do not miss this one! NICE EXAMPLE! A RARE EAGLE! Don’t Miss it!