Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Officer’s Summer Uniform Breast Eagle, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity however the aircraft caught fire

however the aircraft caught fire at 0708 and crashed at Whaplode Drove

surrounded by the words VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX

buckle measuring 47

Demonstrating no notable damage or wear with the exception of minor soiling

Footnote: The Kiel Week (Kieler Woche) or Kiel Regatta is an annual sailing event in Kiel

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Mint Officer’s Summer Uniform Breast Eagle, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity however the aircraft caught fire(Luftwaffe Brustadler fr Offiziere 1. Form). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a first pattern, droptail style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), an early example in near mint condition.