A Second War German Luftwaffe Officer’s Overseas Cap Eagle Archive maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)”

maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)” for “Fritz Zimmermann

evidence of brooch mounting on the obverse

Krupp’s paternalist strategy was adopted by Bismarck as government policy

along with crazing evident in the enamels on the larger Order and enamel loss on the smaller Order

A Second War German Luftwaffe Officer’s Overseas Cap Eagle Archive maker marked “RZM 72 (M1/72)”Constructed of twisted and rolled silver aluminum bullion embroidery in the form of an eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons; on a grey Luftwaffe wool backer; with a black rayon backing on the reverse; measuring 64 mm x 31 mm; slightly salty; a uniform removed example; in overall near very fine condition.