Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive mounted to a five-pointed star

mounted to a five-pointed star base in silver gilt with red and white enamels

with a large chip visible to the obverse handle grip and some wear to the scabbard

exterior of the lid embossed “25” in silver

presenting chipped enamel on crown on reverse and general overall enamel wear

Who for these things fought and suffered even unto death

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle Auction Archive mounted to a five-pointed star(Kriegsmarine Mtzenadler fr die Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an elongated Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining all three original lugs, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), both the lugs and overall structure of the eagle demonstrating bending consistent with field wear and uniform removal, in near extremely fine condition.