Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

Monday 3rd August - Antiques, Jewellery, Militaria, Coins, Vinyl, Toys, Ceramics, Collectables

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Lot 70: A Second World War German Luftwaffe EM/NCO Machine-Embroidered Breast Eagle

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Start price: £25

Estimated price: £30 - £60

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A Second World War period German Luftwaffe enlisted man’s (EM) or non-commissioned officer’s (NCO) breast eagle. The insignia is machine-embroidered in grey thread on a dark blue-black wool backing. The design depicts the national emblem (Hoheitsabzeichen) as a flying eagle with swept-back wings clutching a swastika in its talons. The patch has been cut from a uniform, leaving an irregular border of the base fabric. The reverse side displays the machine-embroidery stitch patterns. 



Information from the seller is that this WW2 item is belonged to a family member Mr A M Crozier PTE 1472133 who was born 29th December 1905. Who served in the local and then National Fire Service (AFS) part time from January 1939 until 17/8/1944.He joined the armed forces at the age of 38 on 15/2/1944 and was posted out in Europe, It believed this item was collected when he wasbased in Germany. We have had access to the familys persoanl military records and can confirm that the career is as stated above. Please also see LOT 55 as these items relates to A M Croziers career 



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