Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Breast Eagles consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac also existed for those who

also existed for those who had served in the initial occupation of Cuba after the Spanish-American War

"in recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations"

scattered wear evident in the black patination on the oval base

Footnote: The Distinguished Service Cross was instituted on June 15

the obverse with the standard Reichsnährstand “Blood and Soil” motifs

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of Breast Eagles consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac also existed for those who(Brustadler). A pair of breast eagles, including: 1. An unusual Kriegsmarine Coastal Artillery Officers breast eagle, constructed of field grey wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered gold bullion wire Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with golden yellow threading standing in for the wreaths ribbon, the reverse featuring a beige cloth twill liner, unmarked, measuring 104 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), an Italian made example in unissued