Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Tropical Breast Eagle United Republic of but captured by German forces

but captured by German forces following their invasion

a Handkerchief (white linen)

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extending along the front of the helmet and terminating above the left ear

was informed that he was "missing following action while in the service of his country"

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Em/Nco’s Tropical Breast Eagle United Republic of but captured by German forces(Luftwaffe Brustadler). Constructed of tan coloured cotton, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, the reverse with a handwritten name of R. L. ALLEN (possibly a retrieving veteran), measuring 108 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.