A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing

Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearing “Fidelis Et Paratus 34”

he is known as the Viejo Luchador ("Old Warrior")

dated April 15

on August 10th

Gilded brass with red and black enamels

A Second War German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Breast Eagle Hold Gilt outlined enamel circlet bearingA textbook example of a late war issue Kriegsmarine breast eagle; constructed of fine quality machine embroidered golden yellow machine embroidery; on a navy blue wool base; with a grey rayon backer on the reverse; with the majority of the original paper backer remaining on the reverse; measuring 93 mm x 42 mm; uniform removed; extremely fine condition.