Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare First Pattern Summer Uniform Breast Eagle for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Republic of presenting a silver gilt Maltese

presenting a silver gilt Maltese Asterick with white enamels with crown suspension

A cross pattée constructed of silver

It measures approximately 305 mm (l) x 120 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface

published and printed in Canada by Museum Restoration Service of Bloomfield

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Rare First Pattern Summer Uniform Breast Eagle for Enlisted Ranks and Non-Commissioned Officers Republic of presenting a silver gilt Maltese(Luftwaffe Brustadler). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a first pattern droptail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 86 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish throughout the metal which exposes the tombak base, a rare and early insignia in extremely fine condition.