Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia

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SKU: 21.GOR.03.01.04.001.000

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

  • Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia Obverse
  • Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle Insignia Reverse

Estimated market value:

$200 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Aluminum gilt

Physical Description and Item Details


A Kriegsmarine Pith Helmet Eagle by Gustav Brehmer - Maker marked G.B. in gilded aluminum, 105 mm in length, maker marked, very fine quality, near mint.

History


A large national eagle emblem insignia was worn on the front of the Tropical Pith Helmet between 1934 and 1941. Officers wore a gilt eagle, while that of Administrative Officials with Officer-equivalent ranks wore a silvered eagle.

The eagle insignia was replaced by the pith helmet shield decals in 1941.

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