Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle United Republic of This type was issued in

This type was issued in the second and third year of the War

board mounted on pin bar

the top of which features a brass maker's plate in the form of a shield surmounted by a crown and inscribed "HOBSON & SONS MILITARY OUTFITTERS" with the company's London address

Oskar Kretschmer

At the end of the War it surrendered to the Red army in the Courland Pocket

Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle United Republic of This type was issued inAn example of a uniform removed, early transitional period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) overseas cap eagle; constructed of rolled silvered bullion wire in the shape of a Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika in its talons; on a forest green wool backer; the reverse with its paper backer well preserved showing small holes from where it was stitched onto the uniform; measuring 64 mm (w) x 34 mm (h); uniform removed; in overall better than fine