Germany, Wehrmacht. A Standard Issue Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity 19” and marked “Ges

19” and marked “Ges

and Third Reich: Long Service Cross 2nd Class for Eighteen Years' Service (silvered metal

Footnote: The cross was issued to military personnel

Tropical/Africa issue

recipient's name hand scratched on reverse (HIRK)

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Standard Issue Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity 19” and marked “Ges(Wehrmacht Brustadler). Constructed of dense gray machine embroidery in the shape of a standard Wehrmacht eagle, with open wings, clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; on an olive green rayon backer; measuring 94 mm (w) x 43 mm (h); uniform removed; in overall better than fine condition.