Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of as is demonstrated by Lassow’s

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

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

and Victory Medal (49899 PTE

very good quality badge with fine silvering

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

Germany, Luftwaffe. A EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Republic of as is demonstrated by Lassow’s(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.