Germany, Heer. A General’s Breast Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac secured in place by dual

secured in place by dual prongs visible on the underside

measuring 150 mm (w) x 220 mm (h)

the reverse with an inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

and textured green enamels

the first complete history of the Victoria Cross

Germany, Heer. A General’s Breast Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac secured in place by dual(Heer Brustadler fr General). Constructed of dark green wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered gold bullion wire Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining a partially intact black paper liner, unmarked, measuring 108 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.