Germany, SS. A Cap Eagle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Variant United Republic of with nearly 95% of its

with nearly 95% of its original bronzing intact

faded to a sepia-tone

constantly drawing pictures of ships

accompanied by a few photographs of Bernard’s wife

who was born in Kienfeld on 30 July 1908 and who served with Stammkompanie Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 42

Germany, SS. A Cap Eagle for Enlisted Ranks, Early Variant United Republic of with nearly 95% of its(SS Schiffchenadler fr Mannschaften). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), cut out of its previous triangular backer, in uniform removed and very fine condition.