Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction maker marked “Emil Sahm

maker marked “Emil Sahm

Peter Bloomfield of Fifeshire

one missing its screwback

Alpine Leaders Badge - Alpine Leaders Badge (Heeresbergführer-Abzeichen)- in gilded and enameled tombac

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

Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction maker marked “Emil SahmAn 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