Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Hold illustrating a pair of spread

illustrating a pair of spread vertical wings framing a crowned cypher of the King Ferdinand I

scattered age surface wear overall

the left strap with four adjustable receiving bars incorporating eyes for the aforementioned hook

In 18K Gold with blue and white enamels

He embarked from Halifax

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Hold illustrating a pair of spread(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a first pattern SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining an intact paper liner, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), demonstrating minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.