Germany, Heer. A General’s Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity XV - Vimy Ridge and

XV - Vimy Ridge and Beyond

Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph 1914 Patriotic Badge: three-piece construction

including oxidation of the metal and zink elements

In as-found condition

The upper portion of the hilt bears a raised oak leaf design

Germany, Heer. A General’s Breast Eagle certificate_of_authenticity XV - Vimy Ridge and(Heer Brustadler fr General). Constructed of dark green wool, the obverse bearing a hand embroidered gold bullion wire Wehrmacht eagle, the reverse retaining a mostly intact black paper backer, unmarked, measuring 105 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), demonstrating only minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and extremely fine condition.