Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when a training accident occurred

when a training accident occurred at RAF Thornbury

the other end with a long reinforced tab with overlaying leather strap

three floors were added to the "K" building

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inscribed on the reverse “Photograph Carl Locht

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Pith Helmet Eagle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when a training accident occurred(Kriegsmarine Mtzenadler fr die Tropenhelm). Constructed of gilded tombak, the obverse consisting of an elongated Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining all three original lugs, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), both the lugs and overall structure of the eagle demonstrating bending consistent with field wear and uniform removal, in near extremely fine condition.