Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner Auction machine embroidered golden yellow thread

machine embroidered golden yellow thread eagle with outstretched wings

he was transferred to the 12th Battalion

base of pin shows jewellers mark VIIII

the exterior engraved with an ornate design incorporating an intricate floral pattern interlaced with leafing on the lid and all four sides

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Visor Cap Eagle, By Ferdinand Wagner Auction machine embroidered golden yellow thread(Waffen SS Mtzenadler). Constructed of cupal, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of M1 8 for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim, measuring 69. 20 mm (w) x 31. 75 mm (h), weighing 3. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.