Germany, SS. An EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Auction The exterior is dyed in

The exterior is dyed in a classic Wehrmacht splinter pattern consisting of various shades of mottled brown and green

which according to tradition was instituted by the Emperor in 802

dismissed Mario Giani as head

Allied forces broke through the lines of the 305th

and was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (1801

Germany, SS. An EM/NCO’s Sleeve Eagle, First Pattern Auction The exterior is dyed in(Waffen SS rmeladler fr Mannschaften). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered, silver grey, SS style German national eagle executed in a first pattern droop wing style, unmarked, measuring 96 mm (w) x 40 mm (h), demonstrating a some mothing to the upper edge in addition to minor soiling, in uniform removed and very fine condition.