Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Auction Archive 9mm (w) x 28

9mm (w) x 28

the silvering on the buckle remaining intact

the reverse features a double headed eagle on a red enamelled background

measuring 211 mm (w) x 166 mm (h)

Appearance of a man between 40 and 45

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Auction Archive 9mm (w) x 28(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften, 1. Form). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 96 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), demonstrating mothing throughout the wool underlay and some discolouration to the eagle, a first pattern insignia in uniform removed and very fine condition.