Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Cap Eagle, Ground-Dug Example, by Ferdinand Wagner certificate_of_authenticity gilt loss on the obverse)

gilt loss on the obverse)

suspended from a silver aluminum wire cord flanked by machine-embroidered green tresses

die-stamped zinc plate on cast zinc base on wood

stitched onto the peak are dual insignia consisting of an eagle

obverse with photo and inscribed "Ritterkreuzträger" over "Oberst Hans Christern" at the bottom

Germany, SS. A Waffen-SS Cap Eagle, Ground-Dug Example, by Ferdinand Wagner certificate_of_authenticity gilt loss on the obverse)(Waffen SS Mtzenadler). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse consisting of a second pattern SS style german national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, the reverse retaining two of three original attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 475 42 for Ferdinand Wagner, Pforzheim, measuring 68 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), demonstrating total loss of finish throughout, in addition to surface oxidation, bending, and