Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Field Cap Eagle Auction sterling silver gilt and enamels

sterling silver gilt and enamels

in fair condition

followed by his confirmation in the rank of Sergeant on February 25

blade very fine

paint chipping along with surface rust and oxidation evident

Germany. A Second War Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Field Cap Eagle Auction sterling silver gilt and enamelsAn example of a uniform removed Wehrmacht Heer (Army) field cap eagle; constructed of off white machine embroidery in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; on a field grey wool backer; unmarked; measuring 64 mm (w) x 33 mm (h); with some remaining threads attached to the eagle; in overall better than fine condition.