Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Breast Eagle visually-hidden Semi-dark patina

Semi-dark patina

as well as a wreath of thistles leaves

silver rulers extending from centre along each arm

Footnote: Henry Birks & Company was established in Montreal in 1879 as a retail jeweller

Consisting of 1) A Grand Cross Breast Star (Bruststern zum Großkreuz)

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Breast Eagle visually-hidden Semi-dark patina(Heer Brustadler fr Offiziere). Constructed of field grey wool, the obverse bearing a silver aluminum wire Wehrmacht eagle with feathering and details highlighted in black threading, unmarked, measuring 95 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), demonstrating moderate material fatigue, in uniform removed and very fine condition.