{"id":20588,"date":"2026-09-03T17:06:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T00:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiquesarmsandarmor.com\/?p=20588"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:06:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T00:06:17","slug":"kriegsmarine-breast-eagle-gilt-aluminumg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiquesarmsandarmor.com\/index.php\/militaria\/insignia\/german-military-insignia\/kriegsmarine-breast-eagle-gilt-aluminumg\/","title":{"rendered":"Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle, Gilt Aluminum(G)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Description: <\/b>(Hoheitsabzeichen)<\/span>;<\/b>\u00a0 <\/b>Beautiful<\/span> Kriegsmarine<\/span> beast eagle in cast aluminum with a fire-gilt appearing anodized finish. Wingspan is about 9.5cm from tip to tip. Eagle shows nice detailing with solid reverse, cast hinge, wide horizontal pin and catch all intact. The reverse of the eagle with a vertical center retaining prong to wreath.Makers logo at center of reverse.<\/span> Mint<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b><\/p>\n

Reference:<\/b> \u00a0<\/span>The Kriegsmarine adopted wear of the new national eagle on the front of the headgear and the right breast of the uniform\u00a0 March 1934. This particular removable metal style of eagle was worn on a variety of garments as opposed to the army version which was only worn with the white summer tunic.<\/span><\/p>\n