Germany, Luftwaffe. A General’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Newly Listed INV"" on the reverse

INV"" on the reverse

demonstrating a large spot of oxidation to the obverse

with only very minimal marks on the blade common to extraction and return to the scabbard

as well as the signature of his local command

Germany, Luftwaffe. A General’s Breast Eagle, First Pattern Newly Listed INV"" on the reverse(Luftwaffe Brustadler fr einen General 1. Modell). Constructed of a dark slate grey wool twill base, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered gold bullion wire droptail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, a first pattern example in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.