Germany, Luftwaffe. A Tropical Cap Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating a sword in the

illustrating a sword in the center and incorporating a skull immediately above the grip

The reverse of the blade is etched in the handwriting of Heinrich Himmler "In herzlicher Kameradschaft H

(JOHN LAWSON KINNER)

lightly soiled beige felt medal bed

Ribbon Bar (Defense Medal

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Tropical Cap Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac illustrating a sword in the(Luftwaffe Tropen Mtzenadler). Constructed of khaki tan cotton, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.