Germany. A Kriegsmarine Officer’s Bullion Tunic Eagle, Uniform Removed certificate_of_authenticity Mellish was named Temporary 2nd

Mellish was named Temporary 2nd Lieutenant on June 13

unmarked but possibly made by Wilhelm Deumer

as his next-of-kin and stated that he had four children

including the Emperor of Austria

57mm(width) x 25

Germany. A Kriegsmarine Officer’s Bullion Tunic Eagle, Uniform Removed certificate_of_authenticity Mellish was named Temporary 2ndConstructed of fine quality twisted and rolled golden bullion wires to form the head, body, and wings of the eagle, as well as the mobile wreathed swastika; with golden celluloid accents on the wings and wreath to give definition; on a dark blue wool backer; with a black cotton backer on the reverse; measuring 97 mm x 42 mm; an uniform removed example; in overall better than fine condition.