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the reverse featuring the crowned ornamental monogram “F” in the center

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three on a black wool base

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer's Breast Eagle, with Ribbon Bars Republic of but it was not until(Luftwaffe Brustadler fr Offiziere mit Bandschnalle). A mixed lot of Luftwaffe items, including: 1. An Officers breast eagle, first pattern, constructed of a dark grey wool base, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered silver aluminum wire droptail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 100 mm (w) x 55 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition. 2. A group of