Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction Peter Bloomfield of Fifeshire

Peter Bloomfield of Fifeshire

number impressed "661" on the edge

Circa 1900-10

The thick black leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly scuffed but is intact

maker marked “Emil Sahm

Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction Peter Bloomfield of FifeshireAn example of a uniform removed, early transitional period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) overseas cap eagle; constructed of rolled silvered bullion wire in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; on a forest green wool backer; the reverse with its paper backer well preserved showing small holes from where it was stitched onto the uniform; measuring 64 mm (w) x 34 mm (h); uniform removed; in overall better than fine