Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Nco’s Breast Eagle Hold maker marked "8" (Ferdinand Hofstätter)

maker marked "8" (Ferdinand Hofstätter) on the ring

with ribbon bar

approximately 51x17mm (2 in width by 1/2 in height)

Marine Corps Issue - Edge impressed: M

Army Service Corps Cap Badge

Germany. A Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Nco’s Breast Eagle Hold maker marked "8" (Ferdinand Hofstätter)An example of an uniform removed Wehrmacht Heer (Army) NCOs breast eagle; constructed of fine silver aluminum wires twisted around a white fabric core, and machine embroidered into the form of a national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika; on a dark green (Flaschengrn) wool backer; still attached to a piece of the original uniform; measuring 133 mm (w) x 52 mm (h); in overall near mint condition. (C: 221)