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

Who for these things fought and suffered even unto death

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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.