Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction The thick black leather washer

The thick black leather washer at the crossguard junction is slightly scuffed but is intact

The other two flaps have separated themselves from the helmet and have been lost to time

one missing its screwback

number impressed "661" on the edge

Peter Bloomfield of Fifeshire

Germany. An Early Transitional Period Wehrmacht Heer (Army) Overseas Cap Eagle Auction The thick black leather washerAn 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