Germany, Heer. A Mint Panzer EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension (marked

on loop for suspension (marked “W

An additional Marksmanship Lanyard is affixed to the right shoulder strap and upper breast button

The wires laying on the ground where they could be cut or destroyed were a weakness when using telephones on the battlefield

Sleeve insignia

Germany, Heer. A Mint Panzer EM/NCO’s Breast Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension (marked(Heer Brustadler fr Mannschaften). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 105 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), a privately purchased example in unissued and near mint condition.